Level B Research Fellow

Position Details

• Full-Time | Fixed term until 30 November 2027
• Academic Level B | $113,211 - $133,974 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

The Research Fellow will play a key part in advancing a dynamic research project, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary Research Team to achieve project milestones and Key Performance Indicators.

The incumbent will bring conversation analysis expertise, contributing both independently and as part of the team to the planning and delivery of research activities, bringing forward innovative ideas, reviewing relevant literature, and supporting the generation of high-quality data.

This will be a lead role in coordinating and delivering project tasks, particularly those involving collaboration with industry partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment of objectives. The position also involves contributing to the preparation and refinement of grant applications, as well as participating in seminars, meetings, and conferences to support knowledge exchange and project visibility.

A strong focus of the role is maintaining ethical, rigorous, and impactful research practices. This includes contributing to scholarly outputs such as publications in high-quality journals and supporting applications for external research funding.

Please refer to the attached position description for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through education, research and partnership, opening opportunity, solving real-world problems and translating knowledge into outcomes that strengthen communities.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.

About You

You will hold a PhD in a relevant social science or health discipline, with a strong academic background aligned to the responsibilities of the role. You bring demonstrated expertise in conversation analysis, supported by a track record of high-quality research and scholarly contribution.

You are an effective collaborator with experience working in transdisciplinary teams, including engagement with non-academic partners such as clinicians and healthcare consumers. Your ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role. You will bring experience in conducting research in healthcare settings or palliative care, or transferrable experience from other professional settings.

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you are confident contributing to collaborative projects while also taking initiative where required. You demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to advancing research outcomes.

You will also have a proven record of research dissemination, including publications in leading international journals, as well as experience producing reports, conference presentations, and other scholarly outputs.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Stuart Ekberg

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 23 Apr 2026