Grant-funded Researcher

2 weeks ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

**(**_Level B_**) salary scale per annum**_$114,917 to $135,932 _**salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**4 Years Fixed term | Full time**

**An exciting opportunity to join the new**_Adelaide University_**

The Ramsay Fellowship at the University is a prestigious four-year research opportunity established in 2008 through a generous bequest from the Ramsay family, founders of the Kiwi Polish Company. The fellowship aims to advance knowledge and fundamental research in the natural sciences, encourage research excellence, increase research opportunities at the University, and provide outstanding Australian scientists with the chance to enhance their potential as future scientific leaders.

Katrina Ramsay, a representative of the Ramsay family, has been actively involved in the fellowship's administration, expressing enthusiasm about the high calibre of applicants and the program's role in bringing talented scientists back to Australia.

Under the terms of the fellowship, applicants who have had post-doctoral experience in organisations other than the University of Adelaide and are currently working overseas will be strongly preferred.

As outlined in the **Ramsay Fellowship Guidelines** (accessible via the Position Description/Selection Criteria link below), the fellowship may be taken up within one of the Schools in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology.

**To be successful you will need**:

- A PhD (or equivalent higher degree) awarded within the last (8) years, or equivalent research experience in a relevant area.
- Success in obtaining competitive research grants (as primary investigator or co-investigator) or other research funding.
- The ability to attract and supervise high-quality research students.
- A track record of achievements including prizes / awards, lodging of patents.
- A proven track record of publications in highly ranked international journals.
- Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, with an ability to communicate scientific ideas to a broad audience.
- A strong work ethic, and the ability to work well independently, and as a member of a broader team.

**The Path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

**How to apply**

14072025_Ramsay Guidelines and Selection Criteria_Final.docx

Applications close 11:55PM (AEST) **Friday 15 August 2025**

**For further information**
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
**Deputy Dean Research - Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology (SET)**

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