Research Fellow Level B/C

Classification: ANU Academic Level B / Academic Level C
Salary package: $ 110,162 - $147,019 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 2 years)

Position Overview
The ANU National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research has earned national and international recognition for research excellence on Indigenous aspects of social and emotional wellbeing and racism, tobacco control, cancer and cardiovascular disease, as well as development of strength-based research methodologies, policies relating to data sovereignty, and culturally-relevant knowledge translation.

Located in the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH), the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research comprises of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous academic and professional staff and a vibrant study body. Staff in the centre produce high quality health and wellbeing research. Research Fellows will be uniquely placed to contribute to meaningful research directly informing programs and policies of tangible benefit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.

The Cancer prevention program focuses on achieving elimination of cervical cancer, lung cancer screening and other initiatives including vaccination, screening and treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Under this program are several research projects designed to work in concert in achieving elimination of cervical cancer by reducing incidence and lives lost from this almost entirely preventable cancer.  Some of these include Screen Your Way (co-designed strategies to increase screening through self collection) and INCLUDE (using linked administrative datasets to improve localised data on HPV vaccination and screening).

The Cervical Cancer Elimination team is looking for a Research Fellow preferably with experience in areas of cancer epidemiology and/or prevention. You must have experience working with and alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

For more information on this position, please contact Associate Professor Lisa Whop at [email protected]   

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

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.