Position Details
Fixed term for 2 years with the possibility for extension | Full-Time
Academic Level B | $101,724 - $120,380 p.a.
Location: Bedford Park
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About the College of Science and Engineering
At the College of Science and Engineering we promote using science and engineering to solve real-world problems. We strive to advance fundamental science, to create new technologies, and to work across discipline boundaries. Our interests scale from the sub-atomic through to entire oceans, forests, and beyond. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best-practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities.
About the Role
The College of Science and Engineering is seeking a Research Fellow in Eco-epidemiology/Human Ecology to join our talented academic staff at Flinders University.
As the Research Fellow, you will develop spatial eco-epidemiological models for the populations of Indigenous Australians exposed to novel diseases upon contact with the first European settlers in the 18th Century. You will also be accountable for:
developing code to model how various diseases spread through and modified the demography of the Indigenous population after first contact with Europeans;
contributing to the research project by working collaboratively with the research team to deliver key project milestones;
independently contributing to the planning and execution of research by offering new and innovative ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the production of data, contributing to the writing and editing of grant applications and attending seminars, meetings, and conferences;
independently contributing to ethical, high-quality, and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, publishing in recognised, high-quality journals and assisting the preparation and submission of bids for external research funding; and
supervising of Honours and postgraduate research projects.
Some out-of-hours work (including weekends), interstate and overseas travel, may be required.
About You
The ideal candidate will have advanced capacity to develop eco-epidemiological models that expand on the extensive human demographic models already developed under the auspices of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage (EpicAustralia.org.au), of which Flinders is the Modelling Node of the Centre. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience in coding advanced spatial models including demography, epidemiology, and ecology. The successful candidate will also demonstrate:
completion of a PhD in human ecology, epidemiology, ecological modelling, or related fields;
demonstrated research experience in terms of publications in high-quality journals, attraction of external competitive grants, and presentations at a national and/or international level;
well-developed interpersonal skills, such as:
excellent communication skills in an academic environment,
time management to ensure projects are delivered on time, and
the ability to build and develop effective relationships and to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to promoting women in STEM. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Supporting women in STEM
At Flinders University, we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to achieving gender equality in employment by identifying and removing any discriminatory employment barriers and taking action to promote gender equality in the workplace. We have been awarded Institutional Bronze Accreditation in the SAGE Athena SWAN program, recognising the University’s ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equity.
Ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We do not just accommodate differences, we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% superannuation + salary packaging options
pregnancy Support including antenatal leave, maternity leave for continuing and fixed-term employees and returning from leave support;
accredited with the Australian Breastfeeding Association as a breastfeeding friendly workplace;
breastfeeding/lactation facilities and childcare on campus;
flexible working arrangements;
wide range of professional development activities and services
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid National Police Certificate that 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 Professor Corey Bradshaw.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
Certification
National Police Certificate - Australian Federal PoliceApplications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
31 May 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.
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