Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Fixed Term (until 31.12.2025), Part Time (0.8 FTE)
• School of Education and the Arts
• CQUniversity Rockhampton, Sydney or Melbourne 
• Total Remuneration $101,091 to $119,480 pa (including salary of $99,946 to $1118,126 plus 17% superannuation and 12.96% leave loading) 

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to the equity research objectives of CQUs Centre for Research in Equity and the Advancement of Teaching and Education.

The Centre for Research in Equity and Advancement of Teaching and Education (CREATE)  led by  Associate Professor Joanne Dargusch, is a research centre designed to deliver Australia’s only comprehensive approach to new innovations in education aimed at delivering equitable education, training and employment pathways for regional Australians.

You will bring to the position your ability to undertake comprehensive investigative research work and expertise in research methods. You will effectively work collaboratively and in multidisciplinary teams and share your knowledge and experience by providing guidance and oversight of others involved in project-based work. 

Be rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous carers leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund) 
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance 
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

• Hold a relevant doctoral qualifications or equivalent qualifications or research experience. In addition, some post-doctoral research experience which has resulted in publications, conference papers, reports or professional or technical contributions which give evidence of research ability. 
• Demonstrated ability to engage in research areas of research strength and a willingness to engage in sourcing and obtaining external grants and contracts. 
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and in multidisciplinary teams as well as providing guidance and oversight of others involved in project based work.
• Proven ability to undertake comprehensive investigative research work, demonstrating expertise and skill in research methods and ability, including analysis, interpretation of statistics and preparation of research reports and papers.
• Demonstrated ability liaise, advise and consult with internal and external clients at all levels and maintain positive client relationships.

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday 8 April 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4373

Contact Details: 

Joanne Dargusch

(07) 5440 7005

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.