"Postdoctoral Research Fellow"

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

$83,771 to $112,295 pa (ALEVA)

Fixed term, Part-time, Off campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

OFF CAMPUS

$83,771 to $112,295 pa (PRO RATA) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

FIXED TERM, PART TIME

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. 

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The School of Arts and Humanities

The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) is one of the largest at ECU with many diverse academic disciplines arranged into three main clusters: Creative Humanities; Psychology, Counselling, and Criminology; and Social Sciences, Social Work, and Youth Work. The School operates across four campuses, with more than 100 academic and professional staff, and has a strong online education presence. The diversity of the School is a strength, enabling interdisciplinary innovation, a sustainable financial platform, and many opportunities for collaborations with industry and community. In 2026, the school will begin to operate its Creative Humanities program from our new ECU City Campus while maintaining and expanding operations at the Joondalup and South-West (regional) campuses and building our program at the newly opened ECU Sri Lanka campus.

About the Opportunity

This Post-Doctoral Research Fellow position is funded by an Australian Research Council grant (DECRA Project) held by Dr Catriona Stevens. It is a limited term position with an initial appointment of up to 9 months to the end of 2026. Subject to grant funds availability, further employment on a reduced fraction may be available in 2027 and 2028. 

The role will involve qualitative (focus groups, interviews) and quantitative (survey) social research with a range of research participants, including professionals working in relevant sectors, community representatives, older adult victim-survivors, and their social supports.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have: 

a PhD in sociology, anthropology, social work, social geography, criminology, or a similar discipline

bi- or multi-lingual with full speaking, writing and cultural competency in a language other than English

demonstrated capability to conduct qualitative research 

demonstrated capability to write for publication to a high standard

demonstrated capability to work collegially as an effective team member

prior experience working or volunteering with older adults (preferred)

Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Dr Catriona Turnbull (Stevens) on c.stevens@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 3 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday, 29 March at 11.30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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