Daffodil Centre Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow in Sydney

Full-time, 2-year fixed-term opportunities (with a possible 1-year extension) at the Daffodil Centre, based in Moore College (Camperdown campus). Join the Daffodil Centre as either a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, and use your expertise, research leadership and national profile to deliver high-quality cancer research with a population focus.

About the opportunity

The Daffodil Centre is a world-leading research centre, directly influencing policy decisions and real-world public health and clinical practice. The Centre is a partnership that combines the complementary strengths of the University of Sydney and Cancer Council NSW to accelerate progress in cancer prevention, early detection and cancer outcomes across the population. Join the Daffodil Centre at the University of Sydney and contribute to research that is shaping the future of cancer control in Australia and internationally.

Working with a high degree of autonomy and under broad direction, you will lead impactful research, pursue competitive funding opportunities, build strategic partnerships and provide expert advice within your area of expertise, ideally related to cancer prevention or early detection with a population focus. You will play an important role in strengthening the Centre’s research standing and influence, while mentoring emerging researchers and contributing to its broader strategic, academic and governance priorities.

This is an opportunity to build on your national reputation for research excellence, expand your influence within your discipline and contribute to the Daffodil Centre’s mission to deliver research that makes a real difference to cancer control.

We would like to hear from early- or mid-career researchers who have completed a PhD related to public health, epidemiology, health services research, health economics, biostatistics, implementation science, behavioural science, health policy or clinical fields. Experience working with priority populations as defined in the Australian Cancer Plan will be highly regarded. Mentoring and career development opportunities will be provided.

Your key responsibilities as an Academic Level B Research Fellow:

• Conduct high-quality original cancer research independently and collaboratively, contributing to publications, conference presentations and competitive research funding applications.
• Build and maintain a strong research profile through peer-reviewed publications, conference and seminar presentations, and other scholarly outputs.
• Develop research collaborations and contribute to translational research that informs policy and practice and delivers meaningful outcomes for the community, profession and government.
• Contribute to the development of competitive research grant applications and research activities that generate impact and support the strategic priorities of the Daffodil Centre and University.
• Provide training, informal mentoring and guidance to colleagues and postgraduate research students, where appropriate, while contributing to a positive, collaborative and inclusive research culture.
• Develop productive relationships with research partners, government, industry and other external stakeholders, contributing expertise to forums, seminars, conferences and public debate.

In addition to the above, as an Academic Level C Senior Research Fellow:

• Establish and nurture partnerships and collaborations that support cancer research and deliver meaningful outcomes across policy, practice and research.
• Mentor and support early-career researchers, contributing to a collaborative culture of academic excellence, inclusion and innovation.
• Contribute to the Centre’s research, governance and strategic priorities, including academic committees, community engagement and activities that strengthen the impact and profile of the Daffodil Centre.

About you as an Academic Level B Research Fellow:

• Completed PhD, with demonstrated expertise in cancer research methodologies, design and delivery.
• A developing research profile, with evidence of original research, scholarly publications, presentations and/or other research outputs relevant to your discipline or area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, applying sound judgement to research activities and providing informed advice and recommendations.
• A developing network of academic, government, and professional partners and stakeholders, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven experience in planning and organising research activities, as well as supervising, mentoring or supporting colleagues and/or research students where appropriate.

In addition to the above, as an Academic Level C Senior Research Fellow:

• A proven track record of research leadership, with the ability to develop influential research programs and contribute to expanding knowledge and practice.
• Significant experience supervising and mentoring researchers, with a commitment to supporting the development of emerging academic talent.
• An established network across academic, government, and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders, with the ability to leverage these relationships to strengthen research collaboration and impact.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.