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Pharmacy

Postdoctoral Research Associate.

FULL TIME
Full time 4 year fixed term contract avavablie Be apart of the SICK-day Medication Education to Decrease Harm in people with diabetes, cardiovascular or kidney disease (SICKMEDS) project Base Salary starting from $117,936 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Sydney School of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated and research-focused Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join an exciting externally funded research project investigating medication safety in people living with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. Medication-related problems (MRPs) are responsible for approximately 250,000 hospital admissions annually in Australia, costing the health system an estimated $1.4 billion each year. Importantly, many of these admissions are preventable through optimised prescribing and improved consumer support regarding medicine use. This position will contribute to the SICK-day Medication Education to Decrease Harm in people with diabetes, cardiovascular or kidney disease (SICKMEDS) project. The project aims to evaluate the impact of SICK-MEDS education on reducing acute kidney injury, hospitalisation rates in culturally and linguistically diverse people. Working closely with Associate Professor Ronald Castelino and a multidisciplinary research team, the successful candidate will play a leading role in the management and delivery of the research program, including patient engagement, co-design activities, data collection, analysis and dissemination of findings. Your key responsibilities will be to: Coordinate and manage day-to-day delivery of the SICKMEDS clinical research project Lead participant recruitment, engagement and retention activities Facilitate and support co-design workshops with patients, consumers and healthcare professionals Deliver patient education and training relating to SICK-MEDS implementation Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Prepare research reports, publications, conference presentations and project outputs Contribute to ethics submissions, governance processes and regulatory requirements Collaborate with academic, clinical and consumer stakeholders across the project Support supervision and mentoring of students where appropriate. Contribute to grant reporting and dissemination activities. Participate in School, Faculty and University committees and meetings as required Occasional travel within Western Sydney for participant engagement, project activities and stakeholder meetings. About you Essential Criteria Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and/or Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) PhD in Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Health Services Research, Public Health or a related discipline Current registration as a Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Demonstrated understanding of medication safety, chronic disease management and related healthcare research. Hospital pharmacy experience Experience conducting original research and/or scholarly activity. Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies Experience conducting co-design and consumer-engaged research. Proven ability to manage research projects and work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Evidence of peer-reviewed publications and research dissemination. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills Ability to analyse complex data and prepare high-quality research outputs and reports A developing research profile within the discipline or area of expertise A developing network of academic, industry and professional stakeholders and partners. Desirable Criteria Experience in medication safety, chronic disease management, nephrology, diabetes or cardiovascular research Experience managing clinical or implementation research projects. Familiarity with patient-centred intervention design and evaluation methodologies Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities Demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding or supporting grant-funded research programs. To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. 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 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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 LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 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 Rachel Yazigi, Recruitment Operations by email to rachel.yazigi@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 Sunday 25 October 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html
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16 Oct, 2026
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