Disability Rights Research Specialist

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDisability Full time $108,000
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Disability Rights Research Specialist to lead groundbreaking research on obstetric care for disabled women and gender-diverse people.

About the Role
  • This role involves conducting comprehensive socio-legal analysis, performing an interdisciplinary scoping review of scholarly work, policy documents, and community outputs related to obstetric care.
  • The successful candidate will lead empirical research, designing and conducting qualitative interviews with participants using a narrative methodology to capture their experiences with obstetric care.
  • You will coordinate project partnerships with research partners, manage the project's advisory group, and produce scholarly outputs analyzing research findings and contributing to academic publications and policy recommendations.
Key Qualifications
  • A PhD in a relevant field such as law, sociology, disability studies, or healthcare is essential.
  • You must have strong analytical skills and experience in conducting interdisciplinary literature reviews.
  • Expertise in qualitative research methods, particularly semi-structured interviews, is required.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse communities, especially disabled individuals or gender-diverse people.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of scholarly publications, are necessary.
Further Information

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research that promotes the rights and well-being of disabled women and gender-diverse people. If you are passionate about social justice and have the skills and qualifications required, we encourage you to apply.



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