Research Fellow (Nursing and Midwifery) At Edith Cowan University

This role provides an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to develop their own program of clinical research and contribute to the research agenda at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth and the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University. The Research Fellow will be physically based at both sites and with a division of time between locations each week.

The Centre for Nursing Research is a well-established hospital based research centre with a long history of association with ECU. The Centre currently supports 3 researchers from ECU. The School of Nursing and Midwifery at ECU has a strong research program and in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2015, the School of Nursing and Midwifery was ranked as “5” for the second consecutive round indicating research activity “of outstanding performance well above world standard”.

The Research Fellow will work in collaboration with clinical staff at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and academics at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, ECU to initiate research projects, secure competitive research grants, publish in scientific journals, and present at relevant conferences. In addition, the Research Fellow will be expected to supervise postgraduate and undergraduate students enrolled at ECU, and contribute to the culture of research at both the hospital and the university.

The Research Fellow will work with a team of enthusiastic, supportive researchers and academics to generate research ideas, access funding, and conduct research.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

This full-time, 3 year fixed-term position attracts remuneration of $97,579 to $115,578 per annum plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Please upload your CV and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria to the Job Ad on the ECU website

Interested applicants are welcome to call Professor Lisa Whitehead (Associate Dean Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery) on 08 6304 2641 for more information.

Closing Date

Applications close on Sunday 4 March 2018 at 11.30pm. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held on 7 March 2018.

The successful applicant must be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

ECU is diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds.