Forensic Science Researcher

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne Full time

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and competitive researcher to join our team at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Victoria.

Job Summary

This PhD scholarship opportunity is funded by Forensicare for a project examining the efficacy of regional forensic mental health teams in Victoria. The successful candidate will investigate improved care continuity and coordination, diversion of people from the criminal justice system, reduced demand for costly and restrictive forensic mental health beds, and positive community perceptions of the regional services.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Bachelor degree honours and/or a research master's degree in psychological sciences, health sciences, population and global health, or relevant industry experience with a First Class Honours (average grade 80-100) or equivalent.
  • Meet the entry requirements for the relevant Higher Degree by Research at Swinburne University of Technology.
  • The capacity to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative manner.
  • Problem solving and organisational capacities with the ability to manage task deadlines.

About the Scholarship

The scholarship provides a stipend of $40,000 p.a. for 3 years, allowing the successful applicant to undertake research that supports the research agenda of the project. This includes delivering recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System and working collaboratively with Forensicare.

About Us

Swinburne Horizon 2025 is our new strategic plan, which focuses on building Swinburne as a prototype of a new and different university. Our goals include every learner getting a work experience, every graduate getting a job, and every partner getting a tech solution. We aim to achieve these moon shots by working collectively as One Swinburne.



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