Research Fellow

About us
The Curtin enAble Institute within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University conducts interdisciplinary applied health research that aims to help people of all ages and abilities lead healthier, happier, and meaningful lives. Our programmes of research are co-designed with consumers and providers, ensuring that they are responsive to the needs and priorities of people who need these services and feasible to implement in practice.

In this role you will

• Manage a project aimed at address gaps in access to mental health services for adolescents in WA. You will contribute to project design and execution (interviews and group discussions), data analysis and dissemination of findings.
• Engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including consumer reference groups.
• Contribute to and lead applications for future funding.
• Prepare journal articles and conference papers suitable for publication in top-tier outlets.
• Supervise postgraduate and undergraduate students as appropriate.
• Undertake other activities which the incumbent might reasonably be expected to do, and which are consistent with the accountabilities and responsibilities as listed above.  

• State of the art offices and agile working.
• A flexible benefits package with excellent superannuation provisions.
• A vibrant campus with gym, child care, wellness programs, medical and counselling services.
• Curtin continues to be a leader in reconciliation in the Higher Education sector, being one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevate RAP - the highest level within Reconciliation Australia’s Workplace RAP Framework.
• The University has recently been named as one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 by the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA)
• A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai.

For further information on Curtin and all of our employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

We are looking for someone with

• A PhD or significant progress towards completing a PhD with a background in psychology and/or mental health.
• An undergraduate degree in psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, public health or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data analysis including commonly used and complex statistical multivariable modelling techniques.
• Demonstrated track record of publications.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Please apply on-line with a cover letter and resume to enable us to assess your suitability for the role.

Applications close: 10pm Sunday 8th May 2022

Work Requirements

• Prior to appointment, the recommended applicant/s will need to have a current criminal record check in accordance with the University's National Police Certificate Assessment Procedures.  

Candidates should note that Curtin University has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedures which covers all staff, students, campuses and activities, effective 21 February 2022. 

If you are invited to attend the next stage of assessments, you may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status (or formally granted exemption) upon arrival, and if you are offered a role at Curtin, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination or exemption status prior to commencing employment.

Contact details

If you have a query in relation to the application process please contact our careers team on [email protected]

If you have any further queries regarding the role, please contact:
Bronwyn Myers-Franchi- [email protected]

Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

We have received recognition in this area:

• Voted one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 (Diversity Council of Australia).
• Have become one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevated Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Achieved Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation (2018-2022).
• Voted 16th best workplace for new dads in Australia (HBF - Direct Advice for Dads, 2019).

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.