Full time fixed term until 27 July 2027 at CamperdownResearch Fellow role in Health Literacy-School of Public Health· Base Salary $127,436 plus 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityFounded in 1930 Sydney School of Public Health is Australia's first and leading school in public health. Each day, our researchers and graduates are tackling global health challenges and striving to improve equity in communities locally and around the world.The Sydney Health Literacy Lab is located within the University of Sydney School of Public Health. We have enduring partnerships in health literacy implementation and in research including strong collaboration with the NSW Health Statewide Health Literacy Hub, Wiser Healthcare, Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute as well as other national and international researchers. This ensures our work is conducted to the highest academic standards yet is firmly embedded within the community engaged with a network of clinical practices and community groups.We are seeking a Research Fellow with strong expertise in use of AI and digital tools for health literacy to contribute to the NHMRC Synergy Grant "NextGen Digital Health Literacy: a unique Australian platform to make AI‐powered healthcare more inclusive, responsible and evidence‐based"Your key responsibilities will be to:contribute to and lead high‐quality research within the NHMRC Synergy Grant on digital and AI‐enabled health literacydesign, deliver and analyse qualitative, quantitative and mixed‐methods researchapply co‐design and consumer participation approaches, including engagement with adolescents and young peopleutilise AI and digital tools to support health literacy communication, including social media and digital platformscollaborate effectively with internal and external research partners, community organisations and participantscontribute to publications, reports and dissemination activities aligned with grant objectivesdevelop research collaborations and engage in translational research that result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or community.contribute expertise and knowledge through communication of scholarship with industry, forums of public debate, organisation of public events, seminars, and conferencesAbout youa PhD or equivalent qualification in public health, health literacy or a related disciplinedemonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including mixed methodsproven research expertise in the use of AI and digital tools in health communication, particularly with adolescents and young peopleexperience engaging participants and consumers through co‐design and participatory research methodsstrong record of collaboration within multidisciplinary research teamsa developing network of academic, industry and professional partners and stakeholdersability to work independently under broad direction and provide expert advice within a research context.Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaYou 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 and declarationsYour employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 statementAt 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 applyApplications (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 Recruiter name Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au. The University of SydneyThe University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Click to view the Position Description for this role.Applications CloseFriday 12 June 2026 11:59 PM
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