About the job

• Melbourne Burwood Campus or Geelong Waterfront Campus
• Full-time (36.75 hours per week) and fixed term for one year with possibility of extension for 2 additional years
• Level B, $100,837 - $119,266 plus superannuation

The Research Fellow will make an outstanding contribution to the ARC Discovery Indigenous project: 'Barriers and pathways to development of Indigenous traditional medicines' through conducting fieldwork in the Kimberley region related to the use of the mudjala plant, a traditional medicine.
 

Your key responsibilities will include, and not limited to:
 

• Provide an excellent contribution to the project goals including developing agreements with research partners, research design, data collection, analysis, drafting publications, and dissemination of findings
• contribute to policy and practice
• exhibit and/or publish high quality research in national and international scholarly journals of high repute
• contribute to the achievement of the Institute’s strategic goals in research, engagement and innovation
• develop strong relationships with research, community, industry and government for enhanced research outcomes

To be successful, you will have:
 

• PhD in Anthropology or a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• emerging research and scholarship through publications
• ability to conduct research independently
• capacity to contribute to research and administration
• excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues.

Applications for this position close on Monday March 28.
 

This role requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working With Children Check (refer to Deakin’s Recruitment Procedure for further details).
 

Please submit your updated resume, cover letter and response to the selection criteria (up to 4 pages).
 

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Professor Emma Kowal, emma.kowal@deakin.edu.au, 03 924 45058.

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