Post Doctoral Research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Deakin University Full time

Job no: 537276

Work type:
Full-time

Location:
Melbourne - Burwood

Categories:
Health

  • Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
  • Fulltime and fixed term for 24 months
  • Level A $74,024 $99, % Superannuation


Founded in 1974, Deakin is a public university in Victoria with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and the online Campus.

We are a progressive and open-minded university, with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.


The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be part of the Coventry University and Deakin University Consortium in Motor Skill for Holistic Development.

The theme is transdisciplinary and has wide international collaborations focused on youth movement behaviour and links to holistic development.

The researchers use innovative techniques and cutting-edge approaches to solve the population issues around inadequate motor skill development and poor levels of physical activity.

The Research Fellow will be actively involved in the research projects across the research interests of the consortium.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and managing own research activity, and developing research objectives and proposals for own or joint research
  • Contributing to impact activities in larger projects, under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
  • Communicating complex research information using a range of methods and media, including to the public where appropriate, and publishing research results and outcomes with a view to developing a national/international profile.
  • Build internal and external contacts, participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and form relationships for future collaboration. Join external networks to share information and identify potential sources of funds.
  • Continually updating knowledge and understanding in the discipline and developing new research techniques and approaches to enable contribution within established research programmes, while contributing to teaching, learning and development programmes as appropriate, using research findings to inform curriculum development.
  • Supporting assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects; assisting in the development of student research skills.

Key selection criteria for this role:

  • Ability to write up research for publication in high profile peer reviewed journals and present at national/international peer reviewed conferences and events.
  • Ability to lead and/or take responsibility for a small research project or identified parts of a large project.
  • Ability to develop research objectives, projects and funding proposals for own and joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
  • Advanced knowledge of research methods, techniques and data analysis used in this research area
  • Demonstrate adherence to regulations e.g., ethics, legal requirements
  • Ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
  • Formal presentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, using a range of media.

Applications for this position close on 16 April 2023 at 11:55pm.

  • Successful applicants will need to comply with vaccination mandates imposed by the relevant state/territory government. Applicants who attend thirdparty sites to undertake University activities will also be required to comply with any other directions or requirements in place at the thirdparty location._

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Drivers Licence
  • Working with Children Check
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact.

We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.


We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.

We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.


Advertised: 17 Mar 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 14 Apr 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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