Research Fellow

JR

• Full-Time or Part-Time available | Fixed term (12 months)
• Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a. pro-rata
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Working under the supervision and guidance of the Professor of Allied health and Active Ageing, the Research Fellow will be responsible for undertaking health services research and will manage and implement funded research projects while developing new research activities within the Caring Futures Institute.

The incumbent will also contribute to project approvals, implementation, the management and analysis of data and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.

The role will also be responsible for:

• Contributing to the research project by collaborating with the Research Team to successfully deliver project milestones and Key Performance Indicators.
• Contributing to the execution of research by preparing applications to obtain the relevant ethics, governance and data approvals, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information.
• Supervision of honours and post graduate research projects.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborations within the University, and at State, national and international levels in order to improve research outputs, patents and publications.

Caring Futures Institute

The Caring Futures Institute is Australia's first fully dedicated research centre for the study of self-care and caring solutions leading to better lives, better communities, better care, and better systems across the population's lifespan. At the Caring Futures Institute, we are imagining a future where the highest standard of health and care is available for all who need it.

About You

You will bring substantial research experience, demonstrated through publications, presentations, and contributions to peer-reviewed journals. With a strong ability to critically review literature relevant to health services research, you will play a key role in advancing evidence-based insights.

As an excellent communicator, you will build and sustain productive relationships with stakeholders and industry partners, contributing to impactful, collaborative research initiatives.

In this role you also be able to demonstrate:

• A Completion of a PhD in a health-related discipline.
• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology.
• The ability to plan and execute data collection and analysis.
• Experience delivering project targets on time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in an academic environment.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Our commitment to wellbeing through our initiative
• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the website via the job portal: JR Research Fellow
• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description

For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Kate Laver

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Sunday, 07 September 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.