Position Details
2 Year Contract | Full-Time (Negotiable)
Academic Level C | Senior Research Fellow | $134,362 - $154,558 p.a. (Exclusive of 17% Super)
Academic Level D | Associate Professor | $161,294 - $177,451 p.a. (Exclusive of 17% Super)
Location: Any RRH SA Campus
Level C Position Description | Level D Position Description
The successful candidate will be appointed at either the Level C or Level D position. Please indicate in your application which Level you would like to be considered for.
Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
This position can be located at any of the following locations:
Murray Bridge | Ngarrindjeri Country
Victor Harbour | Ramindjeri
Berri | On the Traditional Lands of the First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee Region
Renmark | On the Traditional Lands of the First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee Region
Mount Gambier | On the Traditional Lands of the First Nations of the South East
Level C
About the Role
The Senior Research Fellow will take a lead role in developing, managing and implementing research projects and in expanding the College’s research activities through the attraction of external grants and research contracts, delivering on strategic research objectives, establishing and maintaining industry and research partnerships, identifying commercially relevant outputs and building the University’s national and international reputation through high quality publications and strong research collaborations.
About You
To be successful in this role you will exhibit:
Completion of a PhD or equivalent research experience in Rural and Remote Health
Evidence of an outstanding research track record (for career stage) in an area aligned with research strengths in Rural and Remote Health including evidence of sustained high-quality publications with corresponding authorship and attraction of competitive grants
Track record of supervision of honours and higher degree students to successful completion
Ability to use independent judgement and initiative, under minimal supervision, to manage, organise and coordinate activities required for the functioning of a research-intensive unit
Knowledge of the intellectual property and the commercialisation process in relation to a research environment
Ability to mentor and supervise early to mid-career Rural and Remote research staff
Level D
About the Role
The Associate Professor will provide leadership and vision in one or more of the key areas of the research of the College, in particular in setting the strategic research goals for the program, expanding the research program through the attraction of external grant and contract income and establishing its reputation on an international scale in alignment with the strategic directions of the College and University.
The incumbent will be responsible for strengthening research collaborations externally and internally and play a key role in the recruitment and quality supervision of higher degree research students. In addition, the position will be required to provide leadership and direction to staff and students in relation to research plans, developing successful research track records in strategic areas of research and providing feedback on individual grant applications and publications.
About You
To be successful in this role you will exhibit:
Completion of a PhD or equivalent research experience in Rural and Remote Health
An established international reputation of outstanding high-quality innovative and independent research and research impact aligned with the College’s research strengths in Rural and Remote Health evidenced by sustained high quality publications as corresponding author and attraction of several competitive external grants
Evidence of a substantial and sustained research impact and proven ability to undertake an active leadership role in research activities e.g. citations and industry engagement
Significant experience in a senior academic or research leadership position with relevant Research Project management experience relevant to the research environment, including leadership of a large team and external partners
High level of understanding of intellectual property and the commercialisation process in relation to a research environment
Demonstrated leadership skills, including the demonstrated ability to establish and make effective contributions to leadership within the College, students and industry nationally and/or internationally.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
Flexible working arrangements
Wide range of professional development activities and services
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
About Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA
Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) facilitates high quality multidisciplinary health education and research in our State's regional areas.
We have a strong national and international reputation for providing community-engaged inter-professional training for medical, nursing, and allied health students. This includes the Doctor of Medicine Rural Stream (MDRS) program and multidisciplinary rural clinical placements.
Underpinned by the Commonwealth Government funded Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program, Framework, Flinders University Rural and Remote Health South Australia research commits to high quality research that has direct relevance to rural communities and focuses on national and global impact. This research aims to advance the evidence base for rural health particularly, rural medicine and allied health workforce recruitment and retention, innovative service models that address rural and remote health priorities, rural health challenges and social determinants of health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. Research priorities include:
Recruitment and retention of rural health workforce
Aboriginal health and wellbeing
Clinical education
Innovation in health service delivery
Mental health and services
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
How to Apply and Information
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
19 Nov 2024
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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