Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow – Qualitative Research

Job no:512779
Work type:part time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Science, Health and Medical Sciences

School of Population and Global Health

• Important opportunity to undertake interesting, innovative qualitative research
• Level B or Level C, part-time (0.4FTE) appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis   
• Base salary range: Level B $105,043 – $124,301 p.a. or Level C $128,152 – $147,413 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

This position is located in the School of Population and Global Health in the (Reducing) Oral Health Inequities Research Group. This group focuses on a range of oral health and equity projects, with a particular focus on under-served population groups. Current projects include an ARC Discovery Grant investigating the social practices of oral health in young children.

About the opportunity

This position will play a key role as a member of an inter-disciplinary and intercultural research team contributing to the body of knowledge in inequity and oral health. You will undertake significant conceptual work and work with diverse communities and stakeholders. You will also contribute to building the qualitative research capacity in the team and supervising higher degree research students.

About you 

You will be an experienced qualitative researcher with expertise in project design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, dissemination and translation of research findings into ways to improve current oral health policies and practices.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• PhD in health or social sciences or related field
• Advanced qualitative research skills (post-graduate degree and experience)
• Experience and ability to explore theoretical frameworks in qualitative research
• Experience working with community groups from diverse sociocultural backgrounds and under-served populations
• Demonstrate and implement equity in relation to health and health care
• A strong track record as CI in applying for successful competitive grants applications

About your application

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   PD – Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow 512779.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 3 November 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Prof Linda Slack-Smith on [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:13 Oct 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:03 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time