EMPLOYMENT

Full-time, fixed-term until April 2029 Opportunity to join a nationally recognised research environment where you’ll lead impactful projects, strengthen meaningful collaborations, and shape the future of climate and health-related research Base Salary $156,103 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University of Sydney has been given a tremendous opportunity to host the Global Lancet Countdown Working Group 1 – Health Hazards, Exposures, and Impact and we are seeking a Senior Research Fellow to lead this working group. This role requires a highly skilled research fellow to lead the identification, development, and evaluation of indicators critical to this Working Group. The Working Group sits within the Heat and Health Research Centre in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney, Your key responsibilities will be to: Analytical, organised, and collaborative person with expert knowledge related to the subject matter of the Working Group. Disseminate research findings through publications, conferences, keynote presentations, and contribute expert insights to public and professional discussions. Develop collaborative, translational research partnerships that enhance impact across the Working Group. Provide guidance and mentorship to other members of the Working Group to support a high-performing workplace culture. Contribute to Global Lancet Countdown governance through active participation in committees, academic boards, and strategic initiatives, which may include international travel. Engage with industry, community, and various partners to strengthen knowledge transfer, and enhance research impact. About you PhD in a relevant field. Demonstrated expertise in public health, climate change and health, physiology, and environmental health. Recognised at a national level for influential contributions that expand knowledge within the discipline, supported by a strong publication record including work on heat and health. Significant experience conducting original research, leading scholarly activity, and supervising or mentoring others to support their professional and academic development. An established and actively maintained network of academic, industry and professional partners that can be leveraged to enhance the reputation and impact of the School and University. A developing understanding of the strategic issues shaping the higher education sector and the ability to align research, engagement and collaboration activities with University priorities, and also the Global Lancet Countdown Priorities. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 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 deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Tuesday 16 December 2025 11:59 PM