Overview
UniSC is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals for casual academic opportunities across our Research Centres and Institutes.
Our Research Centres and Institutes bring together exceptional minds to tackle pressing challenges – from mental health and advancing forest science to human factors, bioinnovation, Indigenous and transcultural knowledge and bringing evidence‐based solutions to Pacific communities. At UniSC, we champion research that makes a genuine difference – to people, communities, and the planet.
This talent pool offers you the chance to contribute to our vibrant research community and play a key role in the translation of research, nationally and internationally. As a casual academic working in a UniSC Research Centre/Institute, you'll join a team committed to impact‐led education, meaningful collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your expertise will help provide evidence‐based solutions and foster learning environments that are innovative, inclusive, and research‐informed.
Primary Objectives
* Be an effective researcher and provide leadership in research and research training by:
o Purposefully developing focused expertise in a relevant discipline/field;
o Developing a research agenda and participating in a research team(s);
o Framing research problems and researchable hypotheses;
o Designing and conducting research projects and writing research reports;
o Communicating research outcomes to both expert and lay audiences through publishing;
o Successfully applying for research grants, particularly external competitive grants;
o Successfully supervising candidates for higher degrees by research;
o Contributing to the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment that is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of performance in research.
* Maintain substantial involvement in professional/community service as a scholarly practice through which discipline knowledge and skills are applied to consequential problems in the world beyond the University. Service can be both in a remunerated capacity as consultancy, or without remuneration and can include:
o Editing journals and being a member of review panels;
o Creating opportunities for discussion of intellectual, social, economic and cultural issues of importance to the well‐being of the community;
o Making professional commentary on issues in the general media and within the wider community which involves bringing specialist expertise to bear on issues of general public interest in a range of fora;
* Undertaking major consulting projects through the University. Provide service to the University by contributing to the definition and achievement of its goals and enable it to be a healthy organisation and can include:
o Developing and maintaining strategic and productive partnerships, connections and relationships with people, groups and organisations at local, national and international levels;
o Communicating appropriately and effectively with students, other staff and individuals outside the University.
Qualifications and Skills
* Completion of a relevant qualification and experience as a researcher.
* Quality and trajectory of the applicant's track record relative to opportunity:
o Refereed publications and other acknowledged research outputs that are discipline specific. Applicants must clearly identify their contribution as distinct from other contributors and provide evidence of the quality of the output (impact factor, citations etc);
o External funding (internal and external) awarded over the last five years. In the case of research fellowship applicants, internal grants will also be considered as part of the assessment process. Applicants must clearly identify their contribution as distinct from other contributors;
o Esteem measures (key note addresses or invitations to present, prizes and awards, committee/board membership etc);
o Technology transfer activities;
o Outreach activities (including engagement with external partners);
o Supervision of research students. In the case of all applicants, supervision of higher degree research students and number of completions will also be taken into consideration.
Research Centres and Institutes
* Thompson Institute – pioneering research in mental health and neuroscience
* Forest Research Institute – advancing forest science and sustainability
* Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems – shaping safer, more resilient systems
* Centre for Bioinnovation – bridging biology, technology, and innovation
* Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research – working in partnership with Pacific communities
* Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre – prioritising research led by and for Indigenous and transcultural communities
Culture & Benefits
* Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
* Modern teaching & research facilities.
* Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
* We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
* EAP & discounted private health.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UniSC is an equal‐opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Application Information
Please note: To maintain currency of this register, applicants will be notified via email when the pool will be re‐advertised, with a link to re‐apply if you wish to be considered for future opportunities.
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