Senior Research Fellow / Principal Research Fellow
Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave. Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free. Option to increase Super to 14%.
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). This position therefore only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Menzies School Of Health Research
As a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Job description/overview
Are you a First Nations person with demonstrated research skills, and a passion for working with First Nations communities affected by type 2 Diabetes?
If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.
The Role
The Diabetes Across the Lifecourse: Northern Australia Partnership is seeking a talented First Nations researcher to support First Nations Governance within the Partnership, along with existing projects (such as those focused on diabetes in pregnancy and youth type 2 diabetes). There may also be opportunity to develop, lead, and sustain their own program of work. The Partnership has a range of research projects that aim to enhance prevention, early-intervention and management of diabetes. All projects work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, and communities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting First Nations Governance within the Partnership. They will also provide research expertise (clinical, epidemiological, or qualitative) to guide analyses planning for existing (to be negotiated with relevant Chief Investigator) and future research projects. They will contribute to, and where required, lead data management, data analyses and interpretation of research findings. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability and commitment to mentoring students and staff.
Some additional responsibilities for appointment at Level D:
Design and deliver high quality original research which adhere to best practice in research integrity and ethics and promote cross-institutional cooperation and partnerships by engaging with researchers across Menzies, CDU and nationally, and preparation of research proposal submissions to external bodies.
Secure resources through competitive grant submissions or philanthropic sources, to support ongoing salary beyond the current contract, and to create and expand a program of research; oversee the management and successful completion of such grants.
About you
As a motivated individual, you will come with demonstrated experience in design and conduct of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
You also have:
- A research doctorate or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience in First Nations Governance.
- Demonstrated experience in health research, including an understanding of participant engagement and recruitment, data collection methodologies and analysis.
- Demonstrated previous experience supervising, teaching, and/or mentoring.
Additional skills and experience for appointment at Level D:
Demonstrable achievements in research planning and implementation involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-institutional stakeholder relationships.
A significant record of independent research achievements leading to high quality research outputs, success in attracting competitive grants and contract research funding, exceptional ability to sustain research collaborations and partnerships, and research demonstrating high impact on policy or practice.
Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.
Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.