Research Fellow, Department of Critical Indigenous Studies

5 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY - SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

Research Field

Educational sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

2 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

• Salary Package: $115, 787 - $136,995 p.a, (Level B), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Fixed-Term (7 year appointment), Full-Time (1.0 FTE - 35 hours per week)
• Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Department, Critical Indigenous Studies, the position of Research Fellow (PhD) is a fixed-term research role located in the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW).

The successful candidate will support the research agenda of the Indigenous Pillar, including workstream 12 (The violence of colonialism) and 14 (Radical analysis and anti-racism praxis) and aim to deliver a research program that goes beyond the principle of 'doing no harm' proactively investigating and addressing unequal systems of power.

The Research Fellow will develop a rigorous evidence base of social and structural causes of gender-based violence and deploy these understandings to drive changes in national and regional approaches to gender-based violence and envision a future where gender-based violence does not exist.

The Research Fellow will play a critical role in contributing to grant writing, tender applications, and industry engagement, support CI's research projects, including desktop reviews, contribute to publishing, support the Research and Ethics Training program and supervision or co-supervision of graduate students.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this position, the right candidate will have excellent written communication skills, be adaptable and interested. A self-motivated scholar who has expertise writing across a range of formats including reports, tenders, media and scholarly outputs. You will need to have excellent social justice principles and be committed to anti-colonial work. Be collegial and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and student success.

ABOUT US

The Australia Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women (CEVAW) is the world's first Centre to tackle the full range of forms of violence against women in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. CEVAW aims to transform our understanding of the problem by examining the structural drivers that cause and compound violence against women (VAW), and pioneering new, evidence-based approaches to inform trajectory-altering practice and policy. CEVAW will generate fundamental knowledge on the causes of violence, the contexts in which it occurs, and the most effective and efficient responses.

This interdisciplinary research will be data-driven, Indigenous-centred and co-designed with partners. CEVAW brings together over 40 world-leading experts to develop scalable approaches to eliminate violence against women across the legal, security, economic, health, and political systems of Australia and the region.

Headquartered at Monash University, CEVAW comprises 14 chief investigators at seven Australian institutions,15 partner investigators worldwide, 33 partner organisations and over 100 HDR students and postdoctoral fellows. By building strategic and strong partnerships with Australian and international research institutions and partner organisations, CEVAW will translate research into innovative tools and strengthened capacity to drive the elimination of violence against women. With almost $50M investment from the ARC and contributing organisations, CEVAW is poised to make a significant, global impact.

The Department of Critical Indigenous Studies is situated in the Faculty of Arts. The Department is Indigenous led and comprises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics, researchers and professional staff. Reflecting our global focus we also work in good relations with Indigenous peoples from overseas.

The Department of Critical Indigenous Studies produces critical insights into the politics, cultures and social practices of Indigenous peoples. We are committed to principles of equity, justice and diversity. Our research prioritises Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being, drawing on non-Western epistemologies and ontologies. Our research supports the political empowerment, cultural strengths and overall wellbeing of Indigenous peoples, both across this continent and globally.

As one of the leading arts and humanities faculties in Australia, Macquarie's Faculty of Arts is home to bold thinkers and passionate educators who are asking the big questions about the world. United in the spirit of interdisciplinary discovery we explore the human story from its earliest foundations in ancient cultures to its exciting future. Our research is gaining global recognition and with six research centres, two museums and state-of-the-art media facilities, we empower our staff to transform themselves and the world around them. Connect with us today .

TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting a cover letter, your CV and a separate selection criteria statement that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

Essential:

• PhD in relevant field
• Demonstrated experience of high-quality research and scholarship including publications
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research with and/or for Indigenous peoples, communities or organisations
• Demonstrated record of experience producing industry research reports
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, diplomatically, and effectively with Indigenous researchers and staff in an organisational setting
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills
• Strong and sensitive negotiation skills, and ability to navigate intercultural contexts and communications

Desirable:

• Amenable to flexible working arrangement

Position Enquiries: Professor Bronwyn Carlson, Head of Department, Critical Indigenous Studies at [email protected]

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, including flexible work schedules, start and finish times, and/or work from home arrangements

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday, 11th March 2024 (11:59pm)

Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.

We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub .

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY - SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

Country

Australia

City

North Ryde

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Where to apply

Website

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City

North Ryde

STATUS: EXPIRED