Postdoctoral Research Associate in Asthma Self-Management

Job Description

Part time (0.6FTE) fixed term position for 2 years Be a part of the co-designed study ‘Reimagining practitioner-led asthma self-management support for older women’ Base Salary starting from $109,301 + 17% superannuation (Pro Rata) About the opportunity The Sydney Pharmacy School is a globally recognised leading centre for pharmacy research and education. Our teams of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy, across a range of therapeutic areas. Women in Australia die from asthma at nearly twice the rate as men, and those over 45 years of age account for 96% of these deaths. Evidence suggests that both biological and psychosocial factors may contribute to the increased risk for older women. Yet, little has changed in asthma policy and guidelines that are specific to how healthcare is delivered to these women to address this inequity. The University is seeking to employ a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join the co-designed study led by Dr. Stephen Hughes. The incumbent and research team will partner with women to:1) better understand their needs for health professional self-management asthma support; and2) develop and pilot ways to improve how healthcare is provided for women with asthma. The purpose of the study is to focus on women over 45 years of age with asthma, particularly those currently under-represented in the literature and those living in socio-economically marginalised communities. It will be a call to action for health practitioners, asthma organisations, and our society, challenging them to listen to older women with asthma and change how self-management, patient-centred care, and shared decision-making are currently practiced. The expertise and experience of women will be captured to develop appropriate tools and innovative educational materials that resonate with health practitioners who support older women with asthma. Additionally, the small real-world test of the tools will provide valuable feedback from health practitioners. The team’s hope is to ensure healthcare delivery can be more effective in achieving improved asthma outcomes for older women with asthma. The incumbent will be required to assist with project governance and management, reporting, organization of the co-design committee members and other stakeholders, recruitment and participant relations, focus group data collection, analysis, and dissemination. The individual will be based within the School of Pharmacy located on the Camperdown campus. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct research, scholarly or professional activity, independently or as part of a team, contributing to discipline knowledge Develop and refine independent research skills under the supervision of more senior academic staff Contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence, and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled Understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda Undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you PhD or Master's degree in relevant field and/or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience Experience in project management and governance Proven experience in qualitative research methods including co-design and focus groups Proven demonstrated understanding of the subject matter within the discipline Developing research profile in discipline or area of expertise Experience in preparing reports for stakeholders or funding agencies Experience working in the non-profit sector considered an asset. 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. Applications Close Monday 17 March 2025 11:59 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr