Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 18-Sep-2024
Location
- Melbourne - Burwood, Australia
Salary
- $137,971 - $158,654 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Responsibilities
- Make significant contribution to seeking funding for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts
- Demonstrate a sustained national and building international reputation, as emerging world leader, based on significant and growing focused body of work, recognised quality, excellence and impact with a sustained and growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners
- Develop and increasingly lead intra and inter-disciplinary research collaborations, to enable major breakthroughs in knowledge and understanding and solutions to complex problems
- Communicate outputs to discipline(s), other sectors and the community, including nationally and increasingly internationally
- Develop and increasingly lead industry partnerships and collaborations to enable major breakthroughs, innovative solutions for future translation into real world impact
Requirements
- Registered, or eligible to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Division 1 Registered Nurse
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or advanced qualifications and experience in the relevant discipline area
- Experience with a range of study designs, data collection and, data analysis techniques
- Experience with the management of ethics and governance requirements
- Nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in quality journals, conference papers, reports, or professional or technical contributions that provide evidence of research capability
Benefits
- Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave
- Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career
- An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus
Notes
- For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Rochelle Wynne (Chair in Nursing, Western Health) on r.wynne@deakin.edu.au
- For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD - Senior Research Fellow (563787).pdf
Level B Research Fellow/Level C Senior Research Fellow (RCDF)
The University of Queensland Translational Research Institute - Woolloongabba
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 16-Sep-2023
Location
- Translational Research Institute - Woolloongabba
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $108,201 - $152,202 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Drive a groundbreaking research program focused on ependymoma biology and novel treatment strategies.
- Establish and lead an independent research group as a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow.
- Enhance international reputation for those with an established record in brain tumour research.
- Contribute to high-level service and engagement activities.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Experience in paediatric oncology research, particularly in ependymoma.
- Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
- Ability to lead a research group and mentor junior researchers.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
- Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on-site/WFH options.
- Relocation support package for interstate applicants.
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Notes
- The contract end date is based on current funding arrangements, with discussions occurring prior to this date regarding continuation.
- Successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks.
Dates
- 05 Jun 2024 - Job Opening
- 20 Jun 2024 - Job Closing
Responsibilities
- Make a substantial and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
- Lead a program of high-quality research of international standing.
- Provide academic leadership, particularly in fostering outstanding research and/or learning and teaching.
- Provide scientific extension advice to clients and stakeholders through publications, technical reports and presentations at field days, conferences and meetings relevant to pasture and forage science and associated fields.
- Lead the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline.
Requirements
- A PhD in a relevant field.
- A strong and continuing commitment to a research portfolio.
- Sound knowledge of and experience with pasture based ruminant livestock production systems.
- Experience designing projects and working with industry stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision of research higher degree students
Benefits
- Full time, 3 year fixed-term position based in Burnie.
Senior Research Fellow - Space Materials, Coatings and Manufacturing
Swinburne University of Technology
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Responsibilities
- Develop and undertake applied research programs in areas of additive manufacturing, advanced lightweight materials, and surface coatings for space applications.
- Work with industry partners to qualify capabilities for space, including supporting industry partners on their journey.
- Participate in activities that foster and build links with government, business, communities, and professions in Australia and internationally.
- Foster a strong research culture including international collaboration, competitive grants, and high-quality publications.
Requirements
- Experience in material science, additive manufacturing, and materials testing relevant to the research project.
- Ability to independently conduct major experiments and set up complex equipment for experiments.
- Experience with the use of equipment, preparing technical reports, and developing new test protocols.
- Demonstrated commitment to research in the university context with a track record of publishing in quality academic journals.
- Demonstrated industry or consulting experience with established links to relevant industries and organizations (preferred).
- An earned doctoral qualification in physics, materials engineering, or a related discipline.
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (preferred).
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation
- Flexible working options
- Staff benefits
- Support for work-life balance
Notes
- Appointment is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives are in place.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- Toowong
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $134,845 - $155,246 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)
Responsibilities
- Lead the management of staff, activities and coordination of the ATLAS Indigenous Primary Care Surveillance Network.
- Develop, manage and report on competitive research funding.
- Ensure project goals and deliverables are achieved in terms of quality, budget, content, and timelines.
- Assist with knowledge translation, including oversight of research output, and quality improvement of the surveillance system.
- Plan, schedule, monitor, and evaluate projects, adjusting as priorities change.
- Maintain research protocols, maintain ethical approvals, including application preparation, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
- Provide analysis and progress reports on projects and research outcomes.
- Liaise with all participating communities and health services to undertake the ATLAS network program activities.
- Work with research databases and conduct data analysis and epidemiology studies.
- Provide supervision to students including Higher Degree by Research students.
Requirements
- Completion of a PhD in public health, health and/or health systems field.
- Experience in infectious disease particularly STIs/BBVs and VPDs and/or Aboriginal Health would be viewed favourably.
- An established profile in research in the discipline area.
- National recognition in the area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journal and presenting at conferences.
- A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
- A strong record of managing research projects with national reach and multiple stakeholders.
- A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
- Experience managing a multidisciplinary team toward combined goals.
- A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities.
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
- Grant writing support and greater research funding opportunities.
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Notes
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check, etc.
- Work Rights: You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
CEB Unit Head - Infectious Disease Dynamics: Senior Research Fellow/Principal Research Fellow
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 26-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 03-Oct-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- Level C $146,050 - $168,403 or Level D $175,858 - $193,740 (pro rata for part-time) + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Provide research leadership, including the development and implementation of the Unit's research strategy.
- Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal departments and external partners to support research initiatives.
- Identify and secure funding opportunities for individual and collaborative research projects.
- Supervise and mentor research students, promoting their academic development and engagement in professional networks.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent professional qualification
- Ethical scholar who values diversity and works effectively with individual differences
- Significant research profile at a national level
- Demonstrated success in obtaining research funding
- Evidence of effective supervision of higher degree and graduate research students.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- Myki discounts
- 25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions.
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Senior Research Associate/Senior Research Fellow– Neuroimaging
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 26-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 04-Nov-2024
Location
- Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Support Role: Primarily supports the Imaging Facility Director and the RINSW team, as well as facility users, by conducting project-related research and analyses.
- Collaboration: Strong commitment to engaging in collaborative research in a core facility environment under limited supervision. Collaborates with investigators and RINSW staff to operationalize research hypotheses.
- Research Focus: Develops research expertise in advanced imaging processing relevant to the facility’s ongoing research projects. Develops and evaluates imaging processing strategies & pipelines and analyses project data.
- Supervision: Conducts research/scholarly activities under limited supervision and develops a collaborative research profile.
- Mentorship: Co-mentors and guides students and colleagues, contributing to the next generation of academics through supervision and training of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students.
- Funding Applications: Contributes to the development of applications for equipment or other competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
- Support & Leadership Role: Expected to make original contributions to the research efforts and infrastructure at RINSW and those of their research partners, thereby working closely with the Facility Director.
- Collaboration: Develops research collaborations both within UNSW and externally, providing research support to researchers accessing RINSW.
- Research Focus: Plays a major role in developing post-processing strategies for respective projects and may lead components of the collaborative research, including data analyses. Develops and implements AI/DL methods for image and data analyses and analytics for suitable imaging facility projects and delivers solutions of AI, ML, and DL for e.g., multi-dimensional and/or multi-modal data.
- Supervision: Conducts research/scholarly activities with a higher degree of independence and develops a nationally recognized research track record and reputation for the facility.
- Mentorship: (Co-)mentors and guides students, research groups, and colleagues; (co-)supervises and trains HDRs, and contributes to HDR review panels if possible.
- Peer Recognition & Funding Applications: Works closely with the Facility Director and takes a significant role in the development and delivery of collaborative high-quality publications, the facility’s Research Equipment and Infrastructure Grant applications and business plans, and/or collaborative grant applications. Establishes research networks at the national level.
Requirements
- PhD in a related discipline
- Strong analytical skills
- Commitment to engaging in collaborative research in a core facility environment
- Track record in high-quality, high-impact research (first-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals)
- Strong quantitative data analysis in signal processing, and scientific programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++)
- Research experience in medical image analysis and processing, particularly neuroimaging data (e.g., fMRI, DTI, MRS) and familiarity with specific software packages/pipelines (e.g., Bash, FSL, Neurodesk, Freesurfer, MRtrix, AFNI, R, MATLAB, SPM)
- Significant involvement with the profession and/or industry
- High-level communication skills and the ability to network effectively with a diverse range of students, staff, and facility clients
- Demonstrated teamwork, interdisciplinary collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives, values, and relevant policies
- Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety responsibilities
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
- Affordable on-campus parking
Notes
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Salary ranging between Academic Level A6-B2, B2-B6, and C1-C6 depending on experience; $30,000 per annum research support funding for Senior Research Fellow; $20,000 per annum research support funding for Research Fellow; $10,000 per annum research support funding for Postdoctoral Research Fellow; 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Contribute to high-quality research with significant societal impact
- Supportive research environment for Indigenous staff
- Engage in high-quality research projects and produce high-quality outputs
- Manage collaborative partnered research projects in a global environment
- Develop networks and provide research leadership
Requirements
- Established track record and national reputation for high quality research for Senior Research Fellow
- Emerging track record and national reputation for high quality research for Research Fellow
- Significant contributions to research priorities for Postdoctoral Fellow
- Confirmation of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage required
Benefits
- 4 Year Fixed Term contract
- Attractive salary
- Research support funding
- Opportunity for continuing position at the end of the Fellowship, conditional on performance criteria being met
- Training, development, and mentorship for Postdoctoral Fellow
Notes
- Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, especially from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community
- Rolling recruitment process, do not wait until the closing date to apply
- Fellowships are not available to current RMIT employees in ongoing positions
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- Toowong
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $134,845 - $155,246 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level C)
Responsibilities
- Lead the management of staff, activities and coordination of the ATLAS Indigenous Primary Care Surveillance Network.
- Develop, manage and report on competitive research funding.
- Ensure project goals and deliverables are achieved in terms of quality, budget, content, and timelines.
- Assist with knowledge translation, including oversight of research output and quality improvement of the surveillance system.
- Plan, schedule, monitor, and evaluate projects, adjusting as priorities change.
- Maintain research protocols and ethical approvals, including application preparation, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
- Provide analysis and progress reports on projects and research outcomes.
- Liaise with all participating communities and health services to undertake the ATLAS network program activities.
- Work with research databases and conduct data analysis and epidemiology studies.
- Provide supervision to students including Higher Degree by Research students.
Requirements
- Completion of a PhD in public health, health and/or health systems field.
- Experience in infectious disease particularly STIs/BBVs and VPDs and/or Aboriginal Health would be viewed favourably.
- An established profile in research in the discipline area.
- National recognition in the area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
- A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
- A strong record of managing research projects with national reach and multiple stakeholders.
- A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
- Experience managing a multidisciplinary team toward combined goals.
- A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities.
Benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and equipment.
- Grant writing support.
- Greater research funding opportunities.
- Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times.
- Genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Notes
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and education check.
- Work Rights: Unrestricted work rights in Australia are required for this appointment; visa sponsorship is not available.
Dates
- 23-JUN-2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- Research leadership to progress one of the Initiative’s two main research streams: (1) to enhance the role of conflict prevention in Australian foreign policy and (2) innovations in Peacebuilding
- Develop major research proposals and lead collaborative research
- Engage and assist in the development of seminars and conferences, in line with the Initiative’s engagement priorities
- Make a contribution to developing networks within the discipline and with other academics, institutions, practitioners and communities, both nationally and internationally, to support collaboration and the efforts of the Initiative for Peacebuilding
- Cooperative collaboration of associated activities with the Co-Directors
- Active engagement in service, leadership and coordination roles appropriate to this position demonstrating respectful, inclusive behaviours at all times and building trust amongst colleagues
Requirements
- PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies or a related discipline
- A research profile, with a focus on issues relating to peacebuilding, including a publication track record commensurate with the level of appointment
- Capacity for multidisciplinary research and/or the willingness to engage in cross-disciplinary environments
- Demonstrated capacity for collaborative research
- Capacity to work effectively with both Academic and Administrative / Professional staff
- A capacity to support and develop strategic engagement activities, including the willingness and capacity to participate in public events
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as work in a team
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- Myki discounts
- 25% discount on graduate courses to staff and their immediate families
Dates
- Opening Date: 17-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- Crawley
Salary
- Base salary range: $139,000 – $159,893 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to understand mental health from an Indigenous perspective and co-design culturally-informed resources for clinicians.
- Conduct independent research and collaborate with UWA colleagues, Indigenous organizations, and stakeholders across Australia, including health organizations, policymakers, and scientists.
- Mentor and supervise students and researchers, lead research initiatives, and provide training and oversight for staff involved in the project.
Requirements
- Completed PhD within the areas of public health, psychology, or related discipline.
- Demonstrated research experience relating to topics concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and wellbeing, at individual/community/national levels.
- Demonstrated experience in research practices, data collection and qualitative and quantitative data analytics, especially in the areas of Indigenous Mental Health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
- Highly developed project management, with the ability to manage and coordinate several research projects concurrently under limited supervision, and ideally, experience working within Indigenous governance structures.
- Demonstratable track record of successful competitive funding application.
- Demonstrated leadership in research, including research training or supervision of students.
Benefits
- Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Notes
Director, Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC)
University of Wollongong Wollongong, NSW, AustraliaDates
- 23-Jun-2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- - Manage the national management of AROC within AHOC
- - Contribute to the strategic and day-to-day management of AHOC
- - Represent AROC at national and international forums
- - Achieve work plan milestones and provide team leadership
- - Manage governance mechanisms and provide strategic direction
Requirements
- - High level of interpersonal skills
- - Ability to manage a team of academic and professional staff
- - Capability to undertake interstate travel
- - Strong capacity for team leadership and project management
Benefits
- - Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- - Opportunity to be part of a mature outcomes collaboration
- - Contribution to research in rehabilitation outcomes
Notes
- - Fixed Term, full-time appointment (3-years)
- - Contact Dr David Holloway for further information: +61 2 4239 4235 / 0411 041 771 or dholloway@uow.edu.au
- - Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Senior Research Fellow- Biostatistics and Cancer Epidemiology
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Ingham Institute, NSW (Flexibility to travel to other sites including Kensington)Dates
- Tuesday 18th June 2024 - Closing Date
Responsibilities
- The Senior Research Fellow will have the opportunity to lead statistical analyses of large-scale administrative datasets examining inequalities in evidence-based care for cancer.
- The research will involve data linkages of Australian Census and other Commonwealth health datasets to NSW health data.
Requirements
- A PhD in data science or cancer epidemiology, and/or relevant work experience.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with research aimed at reducing health system inequalities.
- Proven track record with high impact publications within biostatics, health services research or other related field, as first and/or senior author including in the last 3 years.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Notes
- Employment Type: Full time; 35 hours per week
- Duration: 2 years Fixed Term
- Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required: Criminal Records Check, Qualifications Check
- Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Senior Research Fellow Monitoring and Evaluation
La Trobe University Flexible location with La Trobe’s Bundoora campus preferred, with flexible work from home arrangements available.
Dates
- Opening Date: 01-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Sep-2024
Location
- Flexible location with La Trobe’s Bundoora campus preferred, with flexible work from home arrangements available.
Salary
- $131,768 – $151,357 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of locally led and culturally appropriate monitoring, evaluation and learning services to partners in Indigenous Australia and internationally.
- Build relationships with partners and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of new grant proposals and tenders.
- Develop and apply new knowledge, including piloting new approaches and co-authoring research publications.
Requirements
- Passionate about social change with a strong commitment to locally led/Indigenous-led development.
- Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification or equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated capability in the design and delivery of monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks and approaches.
- Understanding of worldviews, politics, and power in these processes.
- Skilled in building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders across different contexts and cultures.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel within Australia and internationally for up to 8 weeks per year.
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Onsite childcare facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses.
Notes
- Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
- All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.