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Vice Chancellor’s Professorial Research and Impact Fellow

3 weeks ago

Footscray, Australia Victoria University Full time

**Exciting new Professorial Research Fellowship Opportunities**:

- **Full Time, Fixed Term positions available for up to 5 years**:

- **Join our vibrant research community**:

- **Located at one of VU's metro or suburban Melbourne campuses (Hybrid work arrangements available).**

**About VU**:
Victoria University (VU) is a dual-sector institution with campuses in the heart of Melbourne, and across Melbourne's western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU Brisbane or partner institutions overseas.

Our strategic research purpose is to create life-changing and world-changing research for the wellbeing of our people, place and planet.

Established in 2025 by the Vice-Chancellor, the VU Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Impact Fellowship (VCRIF) scheme advances our strategic goals to maximise research with impact. Our bold research direction is outlined in the **VU Research and Impact Plan 2023-28**. Our six research priority areas include:

- Innovating education & future-proofing Australia’s workforce
- Sport that inspires elite performance, community participation & healthy living
- Health & wellbeing solutions
- Transforming communities through policy, practice & governance
- Smart, sustainable & liveable cities
- ‘By community, for community’ First Nations Knowledge.

**The Opportunity**

We are now offering an exciting opportunity for Professorial Research and Impact Fellows (Level E) to join our VU Research community. This is a unique opportunity to lead internationally recognised, high-impact research that advances disciplinary knowledge and delivers real-world benefits.

**Responsibilities**will include**:

- Leading and sustaining a distinguished and high-impact research program that is original, innovative and internationally recognised
- Achieving and sustaining national and international research excellence
- Providing strategic research leadership
- Driving major research funding initiatives
- Building research capability and culture
- Strengthening interdisciplinary and translational research
- Promoting equity and inclusion in research
- Advancing academic citizenship and institutional strategic goals.

**This is a Full Time, Fixed Term position available for a period of up to 5 years at the classification of Level E. The full-time equivalent salary is $207,846.20 per annum plus 17% superannuation.**

For a copy of the position description please click here**:Vice Chancellor's Professorial Research and Impact Fellowship Position Description**

**About You**

You are a nationally and internationally recognised research leader with a distinguished track record of publications, sustained research funding, and significant contributions to research impact. With more than 15 years’ research experience post-PhD (or equivalent considering career interruptions), you bring deep expertise, strategic vision, and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers and shaping the future of your field.

**You will have**:

- A PhD in a relevant discipline.
- An established and growing record of high-quality research outputs, with national recognition and emerging international standing.
- Evidence of securing and managing competitive external research funding, including partner engagement and project delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research that contributes to advancing knowledge within a disciplinary or interdisciplinary context.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.**This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Relocation assistance will be provided to overseas and interstate Fellows in line with VU policy.

**How to Apply**:
Applicants must submit three PDF documents and comprise of:

- Your curriculum vitae/resume/referees
- The total length must not exceed 2 pages
- A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins.
- Applicants must submit a structured response addressing the selection criteria:

- The total length must not exceed 4 pages
- A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins.
- Applicants may submit a statement outlining any career interruptions or eligibility related considerations
- Maximum 1 page
- A4, minimum 11pt font, single spacing, 2 cm margins.

**Note**:
Further information regarding the Vice-Chancellor's Research and Impact Scheme and eligibility for Career Interruptions is available in our **Fellowship Guidelines.**

**Applications Close: 5pm AEDT Wednesday 11 June 2025**

**What We Offer**
VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

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