Job No.: 567308
Work type: Fixed Term
About the position
The Research Fellow will take a leadership role in the development of a research program in care economy, aged care and rural health. At La Trobe, the Research Fellow will be a core member of the Care Economy Research Institute. They will also work closely with the John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research multidisciplinary team and be part of La Trobe Rural Health School.
Research projects will span a range of methodological approaches and the position requires skills and interest in using both quantitative and qualitative methods to generate high quality research. The position will involve liaising with stakeholders (community, service provider and industry partners), writing grants and tenders, obtaining ethical approval, data collection and analysis, and publishing research findings and participating in research dissemination activities. A critical part of this position is to generate research revenue from various sources to expand research activities.
The position will report to Professor Blackberry, the Director of the Care Economy Research Institute and John Richards Chair, who is based at La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga campus.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 2nd June 2024
Position Enquiries: Professor Irene Blackberry, Director of the Care Economy Research Institute and John Richards Chair
Via email : [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White Talent, Acquisition Consultant
Via email: [email protected]
Position Description below:
PD - Research Fellow CERI-JRC .pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
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La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.