Part‑time 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE), Fixed‑Term position for 3 Years Based at Westmead campus with flexible working arrangements. Salary: Academic Level C or D determined based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Lead a focused research stream in integrative health with a strong translational and clinical trials focus. The Opportunity You will develop and lead a research stream within the NICM Health Research Institute, with a focus on complementary and integrative health approaches that translate into practical healthcare applications. This is a 3‑year fixed‑term appointment based at Westmead campus, with appointment at Academic Level C or D determined by your skills and experience. You will design, oversee and conduct rigorous clinical research, including randomised controlled trials, to strengthen the evidence base for integrative healthcare across priority health areas such as cardiometabolic health, women’s reproductive health, cancer care, dementia and mental health. You will produce high‑quality publications and reports, and actively contribute to the Institute’s research and translational programmes through leadership and collaboration. You will secure external research funding and build productive partnerships with government, industry, not‑for‑profit and community stakeholders. You will supervise higher degree research students and contribute to training and mentoring across projects, while supporting governance and external engagement activities that enhance the Institute’s reputation and impact. What Success Looks Like A defined research stream is established and delivered with clear translational outcomes. Competitive research funding is secured through grants and collaborative partnerships. High‑quality peer‑reviewed publications and reports are produced and disseminated. Strong stakeholder relationships are built to support clinical and translational activity. HDR students and project staff are effectively supervised to achieve timely outcomes. About You You hold a doctoral qualification (PhD) in a clinical and/or complementary medicine discipline aligned to integrative health. You possess a strong track record of securing research income through competitive grants and/or industry or community partnerships. You’ve demonstrated success in leading and delivering significant research projects, including the management of funded programmes of work. You bring the ability to develop and sustain impactful research networks, with a focus on meaningful stakeholder collaboration. You have highly developed communication skills, enabling you to teach, present and translate research into real‑world outcomes. You must provide evidence of working rights in Australia at application. Benefits Financial benefits : Access to staff‑only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing. Health and wellbeing support : Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover. Onsite childcare : Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity. We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr