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This information was originally published by the Macquarie University 

 

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PRIMARY DETAIL

 

• Salary Package: Level A, Step 6, 106,089 p.a. (3% increase from FFPPOA 1 July 2025), plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term for four years (to April 2029)
• Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus) North Ryde, NSW

 

 

Climate change is increasingly affecting the health of people in every country. Actions to tackle climate change are falling short of international commitments, and the window of opportunity to achieve the commitments of the Paris Agreement is closing. However, a robust response to climate change today could still deliver transformational and immediate health benefits, and a thriving future for all.

 

The Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre

 

The Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change, is an independent, international research collaboration, that works to track the evolving links between health and climate change globally, regionally and nationally, in partnership with The Lancet and the World Health Organization. Its aim is to inform a robust response to climate change that protects and promotes human health. Following a successful first phase of work, the Lancet Countdown brings together almost 300 researchers from nearly 100 universities, research institutions and UN agencies world-wide, within its global and its six regional centres. Its global secretariat is based at University College London (UCL).

 

The Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre is one of the six Lancet Countdown regional centres, hosted by Macquarie University (https://lancetcountdown.org/oceania/). It publishes an annual health and climate change indicator report (in The Medical Journal of Australia under the title of the “MJA-Lancet Countdown”) and other research and policy-focussed reports, runs report launch events, and engages extensively with the media and its policy partners. In the exciting new phase of the Lancet Countdown, the Oceania Regional Centre has taken on an expanded scope of work aligned with the broader collaboration’s increased ambition.

 

About the role

 

The Centre is looking for a Research Fellow who will play a central role in its research activities. The Research Fellow will work closely with the Director of the centre, the new Policy and Communications Manager for the centre (also currently being recruited), and with other researchers within the centre around Australia and the region and across the broader Lancet Countdown collaboration (both global and in other regional centres). The Research Fellow will support the Centre Director to coordinate the academic activities of the Centre, including supporting the academic collaboration in the production of the annual indicator report (including by providing editorial and technical input), supporting the academic authors in the development and refinement of the indicators, and supporting the refinement of the Lancet Countdown’s indicator frameworks.

 

How to Apply

 

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate document responding to the selection criteria below:

 

Essential Criteria

• PhD or equivalent research experience in public health, global health, environmental epidemiology, planetary health, or other relevant field.
• Excellent technical knowledge of the intersection between health and climate change, and an in-depth understanding of the global health and climate change landscapes.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills, including demonstrated excellence in leading the drafting and editing of research manuscripts with an academic publication track record.
• Advanced research skills, including demonstrated experience and expertise in data analysis, visualisation, and management.
• Advanced skills and experience in using Microsoft office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), referencing software such as EndNote, and analytical/statistical software.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team, especially across cultures.
• Willingness to travel within Australia and internationally and to participate in meetings outside of normal working hours (usually online).

 

Desirable Criteria

• Experience preparing and delivering engaging talks to a broad range of audiences.
• Familiarity with Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Oceania region.

 

Enquiries: Professor Paul Beggs, Director of the Regional Centre at paul.beggs@mq.edu.au.

 

Applications Close: Thursday 10th of April 2025 at 11:55 PM AEDT

 

We welcome applications from international applicants.

 

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

 

If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

 

Applications Close:

12/03/2025 11:59 PM

 

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