Research Fellow, Wash

Job Description

The Research Fellow will focus on research relating to water management and WASH (water supply, sanitation, and hygiene) that will assist in developing, managing and delivering research projects that may include multiple partners, stakeholders and countries.

The IWC undertakes a range of knowledge-generating and sharing activities, including training, capacity development, engagement and education programs. The Research Fellow may be required to participate in other activities that suit their experience and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct data collection activities. This includes fieldwork, data analysis, research communication and other tasks that contribute to the research objectives of the IWC
• Oversee the delivery of research activities by the broader research team, which includes researchers from partnering institutions, such as in Vanuatu, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, including collaboration with and mentoring partner researchers.
• Manage the preparation and formulation of publications, ethics applications, presentations and research reports from the research. Prepare regular financial and narrative reports to funders and partners, including coordinating and supporting input from collaborators.
• Develop a good publication record in high-impact, international, esteemed peer-reviewed journals and seek competitive funding.
• Assist in mentoring and supervision of higher degree research candidates.
• Supervise and support Research Assistants and Technical Staff, including from partnering institutions.
• Lead and promote compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including research ethics, equity and health & safety, laboratory standards and exhibit good practice in relation to same.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term (ending in December ), full time or part time (minimum 75% FTE) position and is based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. International travel will also be required.

The full time equivalent base salary for a Research Fellow 1 Level RF1 is in the range $82, – $96,per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $96, – $,per annum.

Qualifications

The occupant of this position will hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications/work experience in a relevant field.