Research Fellow

About the role

As a Research Fellow (Level B), you will undertake independent and collaborative research within a funded research program focused on LGBTIQA+ health and/or women’s health. Working as part of a collaborative research team, you will contribute to high-quality research, research translation and community engagement that advances knowledge and delivers meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research as part of funded research projects.
• Undertake research activities including ethics applications, qualitative data collection, analysis and management of diverse research data.
• Produce high-quality research outputs that advance disciplinary knowledge and scholarly impact.
• Contribute to research collaborations and support the research activities of colleagues.
• Mentor and support Higher Degree Research students through project supervision.
• Contribute to research translation, dissemination and engagement with academic, community and NGO stakeholders.

Requirements

• A PhD in sociology, cultural studies, public health or another relevant discipline, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively maintaining current knowledge of LGBTIQA+ health and/or women’s health.
• Demonstrated experience managing large research projects, including ethics applications, data collection, analysis and the management of diverse research data.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methodologies and experience designing and conducting qualitative research.
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality, high-impact research with evidence of research translation and dissemination.
• A track record of significant community engagement through research, policy and/or advocacy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with academic, community and NGO stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and contribute effectively within a research team.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

• PhD in sociology, cultural studies, public health or another relevant discipline, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively maintaining current knowledge of LGBTIQA+ health and/or women’s health.
• Demonstrated experience managing large research projects, including ethics applications, data collection, analysis and the management of diverse research data.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methodologies and experience designing and conducting qualitative research.
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality, high-impact research with evidence of research translation and dissemination.
• A track record of significant community engagement through research, policy and/or advocacy.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with academic, community and NGO stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and contribute effectively within a research team.

Benefits

• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

Pay

$133,065 - $156,864 + 17% Super + Leave Loading (pro rata)

Schedule

Part-time (14 hours per week)