• Based at our Geelong, Health and Education Research Building (HERB)
• Part-time 0.4FTE and fixed-term 3 years
• Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation

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.

As a Associate Research Fellow - Interventionalist, you will:

• Work on the RESET Trial project that includes telehealth delivery of a vocational support program to stroke survivors.
• Provide support to senior research colleagues to conduct research on a clinical trial focusing on vocational support post stroke.
• Contribute to all facets of trial activity where needed, including intervention delivery, data collection, data management, supporting recruitment pathways, participant contact, liaison with participant clinicians, employers, family and relevant services/others, and scheduling.
• Attend meetings associated with the research project with other project staff and other meetings e.g. Department or Discipline group meetings as appropriate.                                                                                                                            

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology) and/or other relevant qualifications (e.g. an allied health clinician, psychologist) with appropriate registrations/memberships (e.g. AHPRA or discipline equivalent) and at least two years clinical experience.
• Experience liaising with multidisciplinary clinicians, service providers, employers and family of clients. Ability to work independently and within a multi -disciplinary team environment (clinical and research). Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills across different partner groups and colleagues.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation post stroke.
• Familiarity with relevant disciplinary procedures and research guidelines, including completion of Good Clinical Practice Training and a commitment to operate within these guidelines.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Alyna Turner, Associate Professor on a.turner@deakin.edu.au.

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

 PD_Associate Research Fellow - Interventionalist.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11:55pm on Sunday the 31st of May.

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.