Research Fellow

Description:

About The Team
The College of Health and Education at Murdoch University is dedicated to fostering excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Our academic and professional staff are highly qualified and committed to delivering high-quality education and impactful research across a diverse range of disciplines, including:

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• Allied Health (Exercise Science, Counselling, Chiropractic)
  
• Education,
  
• Nursing,
  
• Psychology
  

With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on student success, industry collaboration, and innovative learning, the College plays a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare, education, and human development.
Your New Role
This role is ideal for a motivated healthcare researcher with skills in mixed-methods research, stakeholder engagement, and research translation. You’ll contribute to the PULSE project (Provider education in using strategies for exercise promotion in MS), aiming to help healthcare professionals better support people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to adopt and sustain exercise behaviour.
You will contribute to the research effort of the Future Health Institute at Murdoch University, focussing on translating evidence into practice using implementation science and behaviour change principles. You’ll work with a world-class team of researchers and clinicians from leading Australian and international institutions, with funding from
MS Australia
.
Your Key responsibilities will include –

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• Assist with literature reviews, stakeholder discussions, and the development and evaluation of strategies to promote exercise in MS care.
  
• Help identify funding opportunities, prepare grant applications, and contribute to scholarly outputs like journal articles and conference presentations.
  
• Manage stakeholder relationships, prepare clear reports and presentations, and collaborate with postgraduate students.
  
• Build a strong research profile and contribute to the College and University community.
  

This role requires a commencement date of April 2025 until December 2028.
Please refer to the
Position Description
for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Fixed Term (April 2025 to December 2028) | Part time (15 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of Academic Level A $76K – $103K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

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• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 6% increase
  
• Flexible work arrangements
  
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic
  

For further information, check out our
benefits and services page
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

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• A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
  
• Your most recent resume (CV)
  

Selection Criteria:

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• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. public health, nursing, allied health, or psychology).
  
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research.
  
• Strong skills in record keeping, budgets, stakeholder engagement, and ethics processes.
  
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines independently or in teams.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and written skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
  

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Yvonne Learmonth, Associate Professor,
Yvonne.learmonth@murdoch.edu.au
and quote JR103477 as the reference.
Applications Close on 19 March 2025 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.