• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus and Sunshine Hospital
• Full-time and fixed-term until 31 December 2025
• Senior Research Fellow $137,971 - $158,654 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• Registered, or eligible to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Division 1 Registered Nurse

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin University stands as a beacon of pioneering research and innovation, deeply rooted in the heart of Australia. Our dedication to groundbreaking research initiatives is at the core of our identity, setting us apart as a hub for knowledge seekers and forward-thinking researchers. With a diverse, global community of scholars and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, Deakin University offers an unparalleled platform for those who are passionate about exploring the frontiers of research. Join us on this exhilarating research journey, and let Deakin's spirit of inquiry and innovation become the driving force behind your own quest for discovery.

As a Senior Research Fellow, you will:

• Make significant contribution to seeking funding for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts
• Demonstrate a sustained national and building international reputation, as emerging world leader, based on significant and growing focused body of work, recognised quality, excellence and impact with a sustained and growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for industry partners
• Develop and increasingly lead intra and inter-disciplinary research collaborations, to enable major breakthroughs in knowledge and understanding and solutions to complex problems
• Communicate outputs to discipline(s), other sectors and the community, including nationally and increasingly internationally
• Develop and increasingly lead industry partnerships and collaborations to enable major breakthroughs, innovative solutions for future translation into real world impact

 To be successful, you’ll have:

• Registered, or eligible to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Division 1 Registered Nurse
• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or advanced qualifications and experience in the relevant discipline area
• Experience with a range of study designs, data collection and, data analysis techniques
• Experience with the management of ethics and governance requirements
• Nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in quality journals, conference papers, reports, or professional or technical contributions that provide evidence of research capability

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter (with AHRPRA number provided) and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Rochelle Wynne (Chair in Nursing, Western Health) on r.wynne@deakin.edu.au 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Research Fellow (563787).pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 18 September.

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.