Associate Research Fellow at Deakin University

Geelong, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

111939.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Project Management, Interdisciplinary Research, Decolonial Theory, Ethnographic Methods, Creative Practice, Participatory Methods, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Grant Writing, Scholarship, Creative Activities, Autonomy, Deadline Management

Industry

education

Description

* Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements * Part-time ( .4 FTE and fixed-term until Feb 2029) * Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation About the role: The Research Associate (Level A) will undertake research activities on the Australian Research Council Discovery Project Making Histories: Young People as Visual Historians of Changing Cities [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdataportal.arc.gov.au%2FNCGP%2FWeb%2FGrant%2FGrant%2FDP260104284&data=05%7C02%7Cj.winn%40deakin.edu.au%7Cc10f6c175c0e4e8ed24608de8324e36f%7Cd02378ec168846d585401c28b5f470f6%7C0%7C0%7C639092391631012402%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GFAXxGewjWG6fg5O7OtQK4RAVPq2dXKpOBw%2FKGVQHQ4%3D&reserved=0]. This role involves working closely and collaboratively with the lead CI and Co-CIs to conduct high-quality research and contribute to scholarship and creative activities which generate high impact outputs and deliverables over the course of the three-year project, with mentorship from leaders within the research team. The position requires a combination of critical and creative research expertise, advanced project management skills, and current experience working with communities in deeply relational and reciprocal ways. It is expected that the Research Associate (Level A) will work with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience develop. As an Associate Research Fellow, you will: * Conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorship * Engage collaboratively to participate in novel and high-quality research or creative activities * Communicate outputs, including as part of team * Ensure impact of academic activity on the field and the community * Support and may lead applications for funding for research and creative activities * Begin building a body of work and reputation and recognition for quality, excellence and impact. To be successful, you’ll have: * PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience. * Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary research involving education, history, creative practice, and/or decolonial theory. * Emerging research and scholarship through publications, grants, conference contributions and/or creative practice research related to the project focus. * Evidence of conceptual and theoretical expertise working with ethnographic, creative, and/or participatory methods with young people, as informed by decolonial theory and praxis. * Ability and willingness to contribute to and project manage large intergenerational teams including youth researchers, PhD candidates, experienced academics, and industry partners. * Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience and skills in working relationally with young people aged 18-25 in the Geelong region, whether in a cultural institutional, educational and/ or community setting. * Ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment, including the demonstrated ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners. * Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required. * Demonstrated high level of communication skills. This opportunity is open to all current continuing, fixed-term and casual Deakin staff members only. Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume, and a short (1 page) cover letter briefly outlining responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Those invited to interview will be invited to respond in more detail to the selection criteria. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Eve Mayes (Associate Professor) via email at eve.mayes@deakin.edu.au [eve.mayes@deakin.edu.au] For a copy of the position description, please see below: Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] Final_PD_Associate Research Fellow_Level A.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtjTDXJ3ZGwJ-UEFJPOqZ0WvoWRhiar1pji6ZslUcRsnr4qzCWOlV989QBP5K1a7K2FUWGinghzGCYbfw5VE4yto0krhbGRojAZupzg4_ToFMGpl6TwnC7XdRWb6MsqyrkMvI1FKZExqa0A0oRxklb2w%7e%7e] Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 31st March. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders. Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate (Level A) will conduct high-quality research, scholarship, and creative activities related to the ARC Discovery Project, collaborating closely with the lead and co-Chief Investigators. This role involves engaging in novel research activities, communicating outputs, ensuring academic impact, and supporting funding applications while building a recognized body of work.