Overview
The University of Sydney invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate (Medication Safety and Opioid Stewardship) (Level A) to join A/Prof Jonathan Penm's research team. The successful candidate will contribute to nationally funded projects focused on medication safety in hospital pharmacy to improve transitions of care and post-operative pain management. The role involves working on clinical trials and developing data-driven interventions and stewardship models to enhance patient outcomes after surgery. This is a fixed-term, full-time position with the opportunity to work with a globally recognised leader in hospital pharmacy and opioid stewardship, access to rich datasets, collaborations across major hospitals and research networks, and supportive career development including mentorship and leadership opportunities.
Position details: Full-time fixed-term contracts available for 1 year with possible extension. Base salary starting from $113,400 + 17% superannuation.
Your responsibilities
* Lead and support research projects including clinical trials and routinely collected data
* Contribute to the design, implementation, and analysis of clinical trials and observational studies
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pharmacists, anaesthetists, surgeons, and data scientists
* Prepare manuscripts for peer‐reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences
* Supervise and mentor research students
* Grant writing and ethics submissions
* Contribute to the strategic direction of the Faculty/School/Portfolio as articulated through strategic plans
* Contribute to project design, biosafety and ethics applications, grant and funding request preparation, and reporting of findings in scientific and community fora
* Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required
About you
* A PhD in pharmacy, pharmacoepidemiology, clinical pharmacology, public health, or a related field
* Experience working with large health datasets and statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, STATA)
* Strong publication and grant record in clinical pharmacy, pain management, or health services research
* Excellent communication and project management skills
* A passion for improving medication safety and patient outcomes
* Experience in clinical trials or registry-based studies
* Knowledge of clinical pharmacy, opioid stewardship and post-operative pain management
* Familiarity with Australian healthcare systems and data sources
Desirable
* Experience in clinical trials or registry-based studies
* Knowledge of clinical pharmacy, opioid stewardship and post-operative pain management
* Familiarity with Australian healthcare systems and data sources
Work rights and safety
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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 to the satisfaction of the University. Ongoing employment is conditional upon maintaining all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary steps, including termination of employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion. We strive to be a place where everyone can thrive and are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees or contingent workers, login to Workday and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard, then select USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role or to request reasonable adjustments or documents in alternate formats, contact Rachel Yazigi, Recruitment Operations, by email at rachel.yazigi@sydney.edu.au.
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