- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis till 31 December 2025.
- Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is a national research and education centre dedicated to catalysing social change for a better world. CSI is built on the foundation of four of Australia’s leading universities: UNSW, The University of Western Australia (UWA), Swinburne University of Technology and Flinders University.
Our research develops and brings together knowledge to understand and respond to current social challenges; our postgraduate and undergraduate education develops social impact leaders; and we aim to catalyse change by drawing on these foundations and translating knowledge, creating leaders, developing usable resources, and reaching across traditional divides to facilitate collaborations.
About the opportunity
- Provide strategic planning and direction for CSI UWA’s research initiatives.
- Design and implement research studies, collaborating with industry partners and contributing to academic and industry reports.
- Play a key role in advancing research capabilities, supporting funding applications, and enhancing the Centre’s overall impact.
About you
- Relevant PhD qualification or relevant experience.
- Experience conducting applied field-based research including survey design, survey implementation and understanding the implications of sampling techniques.
- Proficiency in statistical methods and techniques, including developing and validating quantitative models, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and multivariate analysis and the ability to interpret and make sense of complex data and patterns.
- Knowledge of programming languages and experience with statistical and data analysis software for modelling including SPSS and Stata.
- Demonstrated experience in areas of research relevant to the research programs of the Centre for Social Impact.
Position description: 
PD [Research Fellow] [519672].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Leanne Lester at leanne.lester@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 10 April 2025.
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview the week beginning 28 April 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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