Research Fellow - Voice and Belonging

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (GCSCR) is dedicated to increasing our understanding of current challenges facing the modern world. Through the application of innovative humanities and social science research, incorporating the knowledge of academics from a broad range of interrelated disciplines, we are at the cutting edge of humanities and social science discourse.

The Centre is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to a new ARC Discovery Project, ‘Voice and Belonging:  Pathways to inclusion for new migrant communities through media’.  The position is required to provide high level research assistance, project management and intellectual contribution to the project as directed by the Chief Investigators.

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Conducting research activities including literature reviews, coordinating and conducting fieldwork, and assisting Chief Investigators to complete research activities and outcomes.
• Disseminating research, attending team meetings and workshops, liaising with Steering/Advisory Committee members.
• Liaison and high-level communication with journalists, editors and audiences from ethnic and multicultural communities around Australia.
• Assisting with completion of research ethics applications.
• Responsibility for data collection, storage and preliminary analysis of data collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.

This is a fixed term (available until June 2027), 50% part-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary for a Research Fellow, Grade 1 is in the range $86,526 - $101,354 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $101,236 - $118,585 per annum.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a cognate or relevant field.  As per the funding application, you will be an experienced researcher from a culturally and linguistically diverse community (CALD); with preference given to scholars from migrant communities due to the nature of this project.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in a specified area of research.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Development of publication record in esteemed peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to meet competing deadlines, and work effectively as a team member and communicate with a range of stakeholders.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Susan Forde, Lead Chief Investigator, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, at [email protected]  

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF6155E.

Closing date:  Thursday, 31 October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.