Research Fellow/Fellow (Indigenous Identified Position)

Classification: ANU Academic Level B/C
Salary package: $110,162 - $147,019 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Fixed term, Part time for up to 6 months

• A fantastic opportunity to work on Australia’s Field Epidemiology Training Program, the Master of Philosophy (Applied Epidemiology) Program (or MAE Program). 
• Contribute to decolonising and Indigenising the MAE Program curriculum.
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely.

Position Overview
ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels.

The Department of Applied Epidemiology (DAE) in the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health aims to strengthen health systems response to established and emergent public health threats of national and international concern through high quality research, teaching, and policy guidance.

The Research Fellow/Fellow is expected to lead the decolonisation and Indigenisation of the Master of Philosophy (Applied Epidemiology) Program (MAE Program) curriculum, specifically for the Outbreak Investigation and Public Health Surveillance courses. This work will be conducted in collaboration between the MAE Program and the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research. The successful applicant will contribute cooperatively to the overall intellectual life of the School, College and University.

This is an identified position in accordance with the University’s Identified Positions Procedure.
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure and is aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement.
For further information please contact Dr Emma Field on [email protected]  

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: [email protected]   

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.