Senior Research Fellow - Curtin enAble Institute

Curtin University of Technology
February 22, 2025
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About the Role

Are you an experienced researcher with expertise in implementation science and co-design methodology? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the community through facilitating the implementation of evidence into practice? At Curtin EnAble Institute, we invite you to apply for an exciting full-time, 24 months contract opportunity as a Senior Research Fellow.

In this pivotal role, you will co-lead a program of research focused on co- designing, testing and implementing interventions that improve access to and quality of mental health and substance use services. We are seeking candidates with a proven track record of achievements in research, recognised at a national level for their work. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Research

  • Conduct competitive research both nationally and internationally.
  • Grow an existing program of research focused on addressing mental health care inequities through implementation science.
  • Lead and contribute to research projects and teams, serving as a chief investigator for grant applications.
  • Produce high-quality research publications and outputs.
  • Supervise honours, master's, and doctoral research students. - Manage administrative tasks related to research activities.
  • Service and Leadership

  • Foster a supportive working environment and mentor junior staff.
  • Engage in academic service and leadership within the University.
  • Build relationships with professional bodies, industry partners, and the community.
  • Selection Criteria

  • Educational Qualifications: Hold a doctoral qualification in a relevant health discipline, showcasing a strong foundation for advanced research and scholarship.
  • Strong interest and experience in using implementation science methods to facilitate evidence implementation and in codesign methodologies.
  • Research Excellence: An established record of research outputs or creative works published in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals or outlets that are consistent with the discipline.
  • Reputation and Impact: Provide evidence of an established national reputation and a growing international profile.
  • Research Leadership: Show demonstrated experience or the capacity to provide effective research leadership, fostering innovation and collaboration within research teams.
  • Grant Acquisition: Exhibit a proven history of successful competitive grant applications and a strong track record of securing research funding, contributing to the sustainability of research initiatives.
  • Supervision Experience: Evidence a history of effectively supervising Higher Degree Research (HDR) students.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Showcase high-level communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage sensitively with diverse populations and organisations.
  • Your new Team: Curtin enAble Institute

    Our goal is simple: We want to make life happier and healthier for our communities.

    We work with people, communities and care systems to conduct research that matters. Our research spans across four distinct areas: Mental health; Disability and inclusion; Dementia and ageing; and the National Drug Research Institute. Or more information about the Curtin enAble Institute, our people and our research please visit https: // research.curtin.edu.au/enable/

    About Curtin University

    We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https: // staff.curtin.edu.au/discover- curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

    What We Offer You:

    Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

    For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https: // staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

    Join Us!

    If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  • A document addressing the section criteria for the role
  • If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

    Applications close: Sunday, 22nd February 2025.

    Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

    Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

    Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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