Research Associate: HEAL Network Urban Water (ARAS)

• Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Part-time (0.7FTE), 3-year fixed term contract
• Salary: $93,165 - $99,759 (pro rata) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The Research Associate will contribute to the research efforts of UniSA STEM and will undertake research as an ‘Urban Water Fellow’ with the NHMRC-funded Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) network. HEAL is a national consortium of University, government agency and NGO members seeking to drive improvements to human health in the context of ongoing environmental change, through high quality research with strong translation into policy and practice. 

About UniSA STEM 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity. 

UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition. Our researchers deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impacts. We integrate research into our teaching, with students working alongside researchers in first-class facilities, what’s discovered one day is taught the next. Our graduates are entrepreneurs and trailblazers, who design and build the world they want to live in.  We also have strong collaborative links with the Future Industries Institute, Innovation and Collaboration Centre and Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments.  

Core Responsibilities  

• Undertake research under limited supervision to achieve project grant outcomes 
• Design and perform a range of experiments including appropriate controls to achieve planned research outcomes 
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of refereed journal publications, conference and seminar papers arising from the research 
• Active involvement in professional activities including, subject to the availability of funds, attendance at conferences, and seminars 
• Contribute to the teaching activities of the Unit, including the development of research-related material for teaching purposes 

• A doctorate in environmental microbiology, molecular microbial ecology, environmental health, ecotoxicology, freshwater ecology or a related discipline 
• Demonstrated experimental skills and techniques relevant to environmental microbiology, with demonstrated experience with aseptic technique 
• High-quality research output commensurate with the length of research career, published and presented in appropriate forums 
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated through written work and effective liaison with external partners, colleagues and students 
• Ability to plan and execute testing and research with stakeholders, working independently and as part of a research team 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:  

• Access to great personal development opportunities  
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%  
• Flexible working conditions 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees  
• A variety of leave arrangements 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply  

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Kiara Lalli, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 5202.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 24 May 2023

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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