Senior Research Fellow / Principal Research FellowAustralian Central Standard Time (ACST)
Type: Full time
Closing date: 12am, 2 December 2024 Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
Term: Non-ongoing/contract. Contract terms 0.2 FTE up to 1.0 FTE until December 2025
Location: Darwin, Alice Springs or Cairns, Northern Territory
Salary and conditions: $128,399 to $167,470 per annum pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $156,519 to $178,591 per annum pro rata). Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave. Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax-free. Option to increase Super to 14%.
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. As a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Are you a First Nations person with demonstrated research skills and a passion for working with First Nations communities affected by type 2 Diabetes? If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.
The RoleThe Diabetes Across the Lifecourse: Northern Australia Partnership is seeking a talented First Nations researcher to support First Nations Governance within the Partnership, along with existing projects (such as those focused on diabetes in pregnancy and youth type 2 diabetes). There may also be an opportunity to develop, lead, and sustain their own program of work. The Partnership has a range of research projects that aim to enhance prevention, early intervention, and management of diabetes. All projects work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, and communities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting First Nations Governance within the Partnership. They will also provide research expertise (clinical, epidemiological, or qualitative) to guide analyses planning for existing (to be negotiated with relevant Chief Investigator) and future research projects. They will contribute to, and where required, lead data management, data analyses and interpretation of research findings. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability and commitment to mentoring students and staff.
Some additional responsibilities for appointment at Level D: Design and deliver high-quality original research which adheres to best practice in research integrity and ethics and promote cross-institutional cooperation and partnerships by engaging with researchers across Menzies, CDU and nationally, and preparation of research proposal submissions to external bodies. Secure resources through competitive grant submissions or philanthropic sources, to support ongoing salary beyond the current contract, and to create and expand a program of research; oversee the management and successful completion of such grants.
About youAs a motivated individual, you will come with demonstrated experience in design and conduct of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
You also have:
A research doctorate or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.Demonstrated experience in First Nations Governance.Demonstrated experience in health research, including an understanding of participant engagement and recruitment, data collection methodologies and analysis.Demonstrated previous experience supervising, teaching, and/or mentoring.Additional skills and experience for appointment at Level D: Demonstrable achievements in research planning and implementation involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-institutional stakeholder relationships. A significant record of independent research achievements leading to high-quality research outputs, success in attracting competitive grants and contract research funding, exceptional ability to sustain research collaborations and partnerships, and research demonstrating high impact on policy or practice.
Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.
Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:
Updated resumeA statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation #J-18808-Ljbffr