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Research Fellow in Rehabilitation

Times Higher Education
2 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Research Field
Medical sciences
Sociology
Ethics in health sciences
Psychological sciences
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Australia
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Other
Job Status
Part-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

Position Details

  • 1 Year Contract | Part-Time at 0.8FTE
  • Academic Level B | $106,403 - $125,917 p.a.
  • Location: Flinders Medical Centre / Kaurna Country
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About the College of Medicine and Public Health      

At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

The Research Fellow will undertake research in Rehabilitation and Aged Care on MRFF acute care projects under the broad direction of the Chief Investigator. In working with the Chief Investigator and research team, the position will contribute to project design and implementation, the analysis of data and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.

The Research Fellow will actively report on new and current research related to the research program, through generation of high quality publications and conference presentations. In addition the position will contribute to the preparation of applications for externally funded research funding.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

  • Completion of a PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Psychology or other relevant health related area or an equivalent qualification or evidence of professional standing, reputation and qualification demonstrated to be of an equivalent standard in the discipline area
  • Research experience in high quality publications, attraction of external competitive grants and presentations at a national and/or international level in a relevant health related area
  • Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodology
  • Experience in undertaking systematic reviews
  • Ability to critically review literature in relevant fields
  • Experience in research project management and delivering project targets on time.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

  • 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Wide range of professional development activities and services
  • We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
  • Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care servicesgym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

  • A valid National Police Certificate which 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

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

25 Feb 2024

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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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Country
Australia
City
Adelaide

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City
Adelaide