Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion, perseverance and great people.

We are looking for a colleague to join the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, bringing exceptional skills and insights to our cutting-edge research agendas and helping to improve outcomes from schooling for all teachers and students.

As one of the top 200 universities in the world, and number one university in the world for partnering for a sustainable future, we are proud educators and researchers grounded by the needs of our community. We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity.

Be part of something bigger

The Teachers and Teaching Research Centre (TTRC), led by Laureate Professor Jenny Gore, is a highly successful research centre at the University of Newcastle. The TTRC has a vision to enact positive social change through education by conducting rigorous, relevant and meaningful educational research.

The Role 

In this role you will:

• Collaborate in development and implementation of research projects, including data collection, analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative) and interpretation.
• Contribute to outputs in high quality refereed journals consistent with the discipline.

This one-year full time fixed term position (with a possibility for extension) will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).  

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

How will you become part of our community? 

The successful candidate will have:

• A doctoral qualification (or submitted thesis) or equivalent accreditation and standing in Education or related social science discipline with a focus on Education.
• A demonstrated record of publication in high-quality outlets.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research, including data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated high-level organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively, with flexibility and resilience to manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity for self-directed and collaborative work.
• Capacity for some inter-state and intra-state travel, as required for data collection, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• A valid NSW driver’s licence.
• A current Working with Children Clearance.

How will we support you?

The remuneration for this position is from $112,717 + 17% superannuation.  

The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

Let’s be part of something bigger together. 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID (if you have one)
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter; outlining your interest in the role, including contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria, as provided in the Position Description attached below (4 pages max)
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate. 

Please upload your Cover Letter and Response to the Criteria as one PDF document.

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below). For additional information on the position please contact Dr Sally Patfield, Lecturer in Education on 0437 823747 or at sally.patfield@newcastle.edu.au.

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday, 17 November 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

Interviews: Interviews will be held on Thursday afternoon, 21 November 2024 – candidates will be advised on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 of the outcome of their application and, if shortlisted, will be invited to the interview.

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!