October 24, 2024

University of Canberra

Bruce

FULL TIME

Postdoctoral Fellow – Centre for Ageing Research and Translation

Job no: 501795
Work type: Academic
Location: Bruce
Categories: Research Only, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy

Contribute and innovate in research to help maintain quality of life and well-being for older people and their care partners.
Academic Level B, Salary Range $113,674 pa - $134,633 pa + 17% Super
Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity

About us:
UC has curiosity, ambition and inclusiveness at its core. We challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Our place-based commitment ensures that we visibly serve Canberra’s community and the surrounding region with impact on the nation. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).
About the opportunity:
The Centre for Ageing Research and Translation (CARAT), a newly established University Research Centre within the Faculty of Health, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work within one or two of the existing major streams of work in the Centre, which are largely focused on innovation and interventions to help maintain quality of life and well-being for older people and their carers living in the community or in residential aged care.
Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate within a dynamic multidisciplinary team on impactful research.
Contribute to projects in Dementia and Cognition, Innovative Models of Care, and Nursing and Allied Health Workforce.
Focus on knowledge translation to benefit the community.
Work on interventions to improve the quality of life for older individuals and their caregivers.

Qualifications:

Ph D in a relevant discipline (ageing, health, etc.).
Strong interest in policy and practice issues related to ageing and aged care.
Proven research achievements in ageing, aged care, or health services.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience in research project planning and implementation.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.
Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.
The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.
To be considered for this position, please submit your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria. No additional documents are necessary.
Kindly take the opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
For job specific information: please contact Dr Stephen Isbel, Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy on 02 6201 5246 or email Stephen.Isbel@canberra.edu.au
Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 24th November 2024

Advertised: 25 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time