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Research Fellow in Design

Job No.: 669420

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $114,951 - $136,505 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Research Fellow to contribute towards the research efforts of the Department of Design. This is an opportunity to join an interdisciplinary research team using creative approaches to investigate anticipatory policy making practice.

Part of an ARC Discovery Grant, the Research Fellow will be responsible for collaborating to co-design and conduct research and develop written and creative outputs. They will also contribute and develop their own practice-led expertise on design for social impact, policy design and design ethnographic research methodologies. 

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline area, and have demonstrated qualitative and creative research skills; including a solid track record of refereed research publications and design outputs. The ideal candidate will also have practice experience in designing for social impact, policy design and/or design ethnography, as well as skills in ethnographic filmmaking and creative visual communication.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Shanti Sumartojo, Department of Design, shanti.sumartojo@monash.edu

Position Description: Research Fellow in Design

Applications Close: Thursday 10 October 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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