Research Fellow

$114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) pro-rata plus 17% superannuation
- Fixed term (3 years), part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity (negotiable)
- Fantastic benefits and work environment at Curtin University

**Job Reference: 997149**

**About the role**

We are seeking a motivated** Research Fellow - Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis** to join our NHMRC Assess for Success team. We will be looking to transform assessment and feedback practices for people with acquired **brain injury** through developing a co-designed training to improve engagement, self-efficacy, and rehabilitation outcomes.

This is a fixed-term, part time (0.6 FTE) opportunity with an openness to negotiate the FTE amount.

As a Research Fellow, you will collaborate closely with Chief Investigators, healthcare clinicians, consumers, and caregivers, fostering an inclusive research environment that values diverse perspectives. You will also coordinate multi-site research efforts between Western Australia and New South Wales, ensuring seamless communication and project management.

**Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to**:
**Leadership & Service**
- Foster a supportive working environment within the team and wider University.
- Build relationships with professional bodies, industry, government departments, and the community as appropriate for this role.
- Uphold high professional standards in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct.

**Research**
- Conduct high-quality, competitive research and contribute to this research program.
- Demonstrate excellent project management skills.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, contribute to publications and presentations as required and disseminate findings through various academic channels.
- Manage administrative responsibilities related to research activities.

**Who we are looking for - Selection Criteria**
- **A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline (Speech Pathology, Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology).**
- Evidence of a record of research outputs/creative works in high quality refereed journals/outlets consistent with the discipline.
- Experience with interview and video data collection.
- Expertise in co-design methodology, implementation science, and consumer engagement in healthcare.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong project management skills, including experience in multi-site research coordination.
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with all stakeholders with cross cultural sensitivity.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Knowledge of behaviour change frameworks (COM-B, BCW).
- Experience conducting qualitative research (e.g., thematic analysis, Conversation Analysis, stakeholder interviews).
- Experience working with patients with acquired brain injury, aphasia, or cognitive-communication disorders.

**Role Requirements**:

- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page

**Join Us**

**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents**:

- Resume
- Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria stated in this advertisement

**Applications close: Tuesday, 20th May 2025**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._