Research Associate/Fellow

Position Details

• 5 Year Contract | Part-Time at 0.8FTE (Negotiable)

• Research Associate | Academic Level A | $83,500 - $101,192 p.a.

• Research Fellow | Academic Level B | $106,403 – $125,917 p.a.

• Location: Flinders Medical Centre / Kaurna Country

• Level A Position Description | Level B Position Description

The successful candidate will be appointed to either a Research Associate or Research Fellow role according to their experience and qualifications. Please clearly indicate in your Suitability Statement which level you wish to be considered for (Level A, Level B or both). 

About the College of Medicine and Public Health

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do. 

Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute

Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) is a proud leader in life-changing medical and health research in Australia. We are working on some of medicine's greatest unknowns and are leading new discoveries with the bold ambition of eliminating disease and improving the health of all global citizens.

To do this, FHMRI brings together world-leading, innovative, and inspiring research experts. We work with health practitioners, patients and with one of the largest networks of remote and rural community partnerships to better understand and seek solutions to the most pressing health and medical needs.

About the Role

The Research Associate/Fellow will assist in leading the design and execution of the research project and may assist in leading students involved in the research Project, according to the University’s policies, practices and standards. The incumbent will report on current research related to the research program, contribute to generation of high-quality publications and conference presentations. In addition, the position will contribute to the preparation of applications for externally funded research funding.

You will undertake research in the Respiratory and Dust Diseases Associated Research Group (RADDAR), under the broad direction of the Chief Investigator. The position will contribute to project design and implementation, the analysis of data and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. The incumbent will actively report on new and current research related to the research program, through generation of high-quality publications and conference presentations. In addition, the position will contribute to the preparation of applications for externally funded research funding. The Research Associate/Fellow will be responsible for the supervision of research assistants and students (including honours and PhD) within the RADDAR group where appropriate. Co-ordination of the consumer engagement, as relevant to the RADDAR group, will fall under the purview of this role. This role has supervisory roles with regards to research assistants and students. A hands-on approach is a requirement of this role, with the ability to coordinate projects and complete laboratory work.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD in biomedical sciences/medical research/cancer immunology or a closely related field or significant progress towards completion of a PhD in biomedical sciences/medical research/cancer immunology or a closely related field. Bioinformatics applicants will be considered.

• Research experience in terms of publications in high quality publications, attraction of external competitive grants and presentations at a national and/or international level in relevant area

• Expertise in undertaking collaborative research and establishing and maintaining effective relationships with staff and industry

• Experience with consumer engagement as relevant to medical research

• Ability to critically review the literature in relevant fields.

Life at Flinders

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

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

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.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description: Level A | Level B.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Sonja Klebe

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

26 Mar 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.