Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Dental Science
University of Adelaide Adelaide Dental School
Australia

(Level A) $71,401 to $96,007 per annum plus an employer contribution of 9.5% superannuation will apply.

The University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement 2017-2021 will apply to a successful candidate’s employment at the University.  The University recently temporarily varied its Enterprise Agreement.  Please be advised that the salary range, along with other conditions associated with this position, may change in accordance with the variation to the Enterprise Agreement.

2 year, full-time, fixed-term Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity is available within the Adelaide Dental School’s Indigenous Oral Health Unit.

This role will be working in a fast-paced environment with the successful candidate providing content and fieldwork experience, and to generally build the capacity of the Faculty’s Indigenous Oral Health Unit. 

Key responsibilities in this role include seeking and submitting applications for competitive grant funding, completing fieldwork, supervising HDR students, and producing publications in Indigenous Health related research.

To be successful you will need:

• Evidence of contribution towards research in Indigenous Oral Health.
• Experience in contributing towards producing conference and seminar papers, and submitting publications in research.
• Ability to provide advice and support to postgraduate students.
• Experience in collaborating locally and internationally in the interest of enhancing research outcomes.
• Completion of a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline, or have equivalent qualifications or research experience.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ua/media/5268/staff-values-and-behaviour-framework_0.pdf

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of six schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click the link to the online application form below and address and upload your responses to all selection criteria. Applications close 11:55pm, 11 April 2021

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Lisa Jamieson
Director, Indigenous Oral Health Unit
E: lisa.jamieson@adelaide.edu.au

For application related queries, contact:

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences HR Team
P: +61 (8) 8313 8171
E: fhshr@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.