Research Fellow

7 days ago

Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time

Overview:
- Part-time (0.6 FTE), Fixed Term position until 14/05/2027- Salary Academic Level A + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
- About The Position

The Research Fellow/Associate will contribute to the Yoonggama Ma Nga initiative, led by Dr. Vicki Couzens. This Indigenous-led program serves as an academic home for Indigenous researchers and is grounded in land-based learning, research, and curriculum development.

Additional responsibilities include conducting literature and policy reviews and contributing to independent and collaborative research that influences social and policy contexts.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
1. Track record and recognition for relevant quality research evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, research funding, and industry links.
- 2. Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to support client and cultural relations and balance competing project priorities
- 3. Specialist knowledge of Indigenous led studies of Indigenous culture, art, sustainability, regenerative futures, and/or community.
- 4. Demonstrated experience of HASS research methods and planning, including research design and qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods

5. Demonstrated experience in industry engagement.

6. Demonstrated experience of research translation and policy development.

7. Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and support funding bids through excellent interpersonal and communications skills and effective liaison with academia, industry and government.

About the College

The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University’s renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 8 schools.

The College’s academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practise led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates

with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.

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To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

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Job Description - Research Fellow

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