About the Role Swinburne University of Technology is looking for either a Research Assistant or Research Fellow to join their exciting new project in the Centre for Global Health and Equity.
The Centre for Global Health and Equity is a research institution that focuses on designing, implementing, and scaling up research initiatives to improve public health, clinical practice, health systems, and policies in order to enhance health and equity for individuals and countries. The Centre's team consists of transdisciplinary researchers who work collaboratively to address inequities through co-design, partnerships, and training. Their work has had an impact in over 80 countries and is funded by various agencies including the NHMRC, NGOs, government agencies, and the World Health Organization. The Research Assistant or Research Fellow will support ongoing research projects by conducting tasks such as data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and project administrative duties. The role will contribute to advancing knowledge in health literacy, co-design, and health equity, and may involve participation in various research activities and training programs. The incumbent will be expected to continuously develop their expertise in scholarly research and professional practices.
The successful applicant will be hired as either Research Assistant or Research Fellow based on their qualifications and experience. Further information about this role can be found in the attached position descriptions.
About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in several of the following key accountabilities:
Minimum qualifications
To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Applications Close: Sunday 20th October 2024, 11pm Please note, candidates will only be contacted at the end of the advertising period.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.
Disability and Reasonable Adjustments Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to [email protected] or call 03 9214 5802
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.
Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
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