Research Associate

Position Details

• Fixed term for 2 years | Part-Time at 0.6 FTE

• Academic Level A| $79,828 - $96,742 pro rata.

• Location: Bedford Park

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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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Research Associate to develop and pilot a peer-led mental health support program, in collaboration with the project team at Flinders University. As a Research Associate you will be responsible for project implementation, project management, project reporting and dissemination, as well as assistance in data collection as necessary. Offering new ideas to the project, you will review relevant literature and sources of information for the project team to achieve key project milestones. Collaborating with stakeholders, you will prepare external grant applications for the College and build professional relationships in order to improve research outputs and publications.

About You

To be successful as a Research Associate, you will demonstrate:

• Completion of a PhD in a health-related field or significant progress towards completion of a PhD in a health-related field.

• Research experience, including publication, presentations, and the use of qualitative research methodology at a national or international level.

• High level interpersonal and collaboration skills, including in a team and with industry.

• An ability to critically review literature and deliver projects to deadlines.

• An understanding of the mental health sector.

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).

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.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Associate Professor Tania Shelby-James

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

15 Mar 2023

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.