Grant-Funded Researcher (B)

Job no:511200
Work type:Fixed term - Part-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Level B

(Level A) $72,829 to $97,927 or (Level B) $102,952 to $121,779 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term-part time position (0.6 FTE) available for 12 months.

The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Head of Research Adelaide Rural Clinical School (ARCS) to coordinate qualitative research projects related (but not limited) to rural medical education and ensure the successful performance of the ARCS research program. Candidates already living or working in a rural location in South Australia will be prioritised. The successful candidate will work in one of the ARCS rural offices (Nairne, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Whyalla, Adelaide), and regular travelling to these and other ARCS sites may be required.

To be successful you will need:

• PhD or equivalent qualification in one of the following areas: education, medicine, allied health, nursing, health sciences, social sciences, public health, psychology Key selection criteria.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent qualitative research, including project management, qualitative data collection, and data analysis.
• Strong track record of high-quality publications, reports and/or conference presentations, especially in the field of health education research.
• Commitment to travel regularly to rural locations in SA where the Adelaide Rural Clinical School develops research activities, especially Port Augusta.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of successful proposal submissions to external funding bodies.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 15th January 2023

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

A/Prof David Gonzalez-Chica

Head of Research. Adelaide Rural Clinical School

P: +61 (8) 8313 1631

E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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