Research Fellow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Research (Identified)

About the role

Click here to read the Faculty of Medicine and Health, First Nations Employment Brochure. The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and the Daffodil Centre are two Flagship Research Centres at the University of Sydney with a shared vision to address inequities in health. The Centres have joined forces to harness collective expertise to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer research and improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes through the publication and translation of co-designed research - the Daffodil Centre, through its overarching commitment to reducing inequities related to cancer and the Poche Centre, through its specific Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focus and partnerships. Co-designed and co-supported by the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and the Daffodil Centre, this joint Postdoctoral Research Fellowship aims to synergise the strengths of both Flagship Centres to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer research that seeks to improve health outcomes. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Daffodil and Poche Centres, on a 2-year Fellowship with the possibility of a 1-year extension, subject to performance and available funding. This career-launching role will support the Fellow to develop momentum towards becoming an independent researcher. We would like to hear from early career researchers who have recently completed a PhD related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health , public health, epidemiology or health services research, with a strong research track record relative to opportunity. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in cancer research and a plan to have their postdoctoral research focused on improving equity and reducing disparities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We are looking for applicants with experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The successful applicant can either develop their own cancer research project with the support of their supervisors, if they have a particular cancer research interest, or they can choose to work on research projects from existing areas of expertise within the Daffodil and Poche Centres. The Centres have substantial methodological expertise, including in epidemiology, biostatistics, Yarning, consumer engagement research, health economics, health services research, implementation science, behavioural science, qualitative research and health policy. In this role, the scope of the cancer research at the Daffodil Centre would be from a perspective of prevention, screening, and early diagnosis, up to the treatment and survivorship rates. Examples of potential projects include: - using datasets to understand risk factors for gynaecological cancer and conduct studies on how factors like menopausal age, oral contraceptive use and other reproductive factors influence health outcomes. - leading a program of collaborative research examining skin cancer prevention and early detection in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This could include describing the epidemiology, incidence, mortality, risk factors and clinical management using linked datasets; and/or leading mixed methods research to inform the culturally acceptable design of a Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program . How we can support you Culturally responsive mentorship and supervision, as well as connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research networks within the Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) will be provided through the Poche Centre. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander postdoctoral Fellows will also be connected to the FMH First Nations Staff Network and the University Yura Staff Network. The Daffodil Centre provides the opportunity to connect with the Daffodil Centre Early and Mid-Career researcher (DREAM) network and offers career development opportunities. Both Centres link to activities in the wider Faculty of Medicine and Health Early and Mid-Career Research Network, supervised grant and publication writing sessions and professional development opportunities. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct high-quality original research independently and collaboratively, generating outcomes that advance cancer research and improve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Build and maintain a strong research profile through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly outputs aligned with career stage expectations

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Full-Time or Part-Time (0.6 FTE minimum), 2-year fixed-term opportunity, with possible extension Opportunity to work in a new partnership between two Flagship Research Centres, The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and The Daffodil Centre, focused on reducing inequity in cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians Base Salary $127,436 - $151,328 (pro-rata for part-time) + 17% superannuation

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