Research Fellow

• Fixed Term | Full -Time

• Academic Level B | $110,127 - $130,325 p.a.

• Location: Brisbane/ Meanjin Country 

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About the Role

The Research Fellow will undertake research examining social dimensions of healthcare, with a focus on social interaction. The Research Fellow will primarily work on the project “Understanding communication about advance care planning across the lifespan”, funded by the Australian Research Council (reference: DP240100072), working under the broad direction of the Chief Investigator.

In this role you will undertake day-to-day fieldwork data collection at Children’s Health Queensland and Metro South Hospital and Health Services in Brisbane and actively contribute to the research project by collaborating with the Research Team to successfully deliver project milestones and Key Performance Indicators.  You will also independently contribute to the planning and execution of research by offering new and innovative ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the production of data, contributing to the writing and editing of grant applications and attending seminars, meetings and conferences.

About You

With a demonstrated ability to coordinate, plan and execute project tasks, you will have proven experience playing a lead role in the development of reports and production of manuscripts suitable for publication in high quality journals.  Your high-level communication skills and collaborative nature will ensure you establish and maintain collaborations within the University, and at State, national and international levels in order to improve research outputs, patents and publications.

Your contributions to ethical, high quality and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, publishing in recognised high quality journals and assisting the preparation and submission of bids for external research funding will be invaluable in this role and it is expected that you will have previous experience supervising honours and post graduate research projects

For a more comprehensive list of position requirements, please view the Position Description

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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

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.

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Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• At least for the duration of the fieldwork component of the project, this position involves working remotely from Flinders University campuses. During this time, the appointee will need to be based in Brisbane. A suitable working environment will be negotiated with the appointee and Brisbane institutions collaborating on the project

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• In addition, 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) and for the relevant state where the position is operating.

• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID in line with the SA Health policy or the relevant state where the position is operating.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Stuart Ekberg

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