Research Fellow

A Research Fellow Level B is expected to develop scholarly research outputs and professional activities

relevant to the position. This position contributes to the supervision of honours and postgraduate students

and is expected to perform a range of administrative and service functions within the College and across

the University.

• About Murdoch University

Murdoch University helps people discover how to make a difference, through education and research

endeavor, and remains one of the most inclusive universities in the country, providing students with quality

education and recognised academic standing within an engaging and caring environment. We are a

university for all, irrespective of background and social standing with a focus on social equity, self-direction

and freedom of thought and belief.

With strong links to government, business and the community, Murdoch University helps people discover

how to make a difference. We are a young, innovative and enterprising university with more than 23,000

students and 1,700 staff across Perth, Singapore and Dubai. We are committed to high quality education,

innovative research, and strong community engagement both locally and internationally.

Our Strategic Plan and Future Horizon 2017-2027 outlines an ambitious blueprint for development and

growth, with a focus on one purpose : to be a creative force for current and future generations.

We are clear about our two core goals : to educate free thinkers who thrive in society and are sought after

by employers; and, to provide life changing solutions for the world's big challenges through our outstanding

translational research and innovative practice.

Position Description

Lecturer Level B

• About the Work Area

The College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education (SHEE) was formed in January 2019 from an

amalgamation of the Schools of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Health Professions, Psychology and Exercise

Science, Engineering and Information Technology, and Education. The combination of these individually

strong areas will foster cross-disciplinary academic expertise and innovative multidisciplinary approaches

to research and teaching. The College promotes excellent teaching and research facilities and has highly

qualified academic and professional staff across the following disciplines :

• Psychology, Counselling, Exercise Science and Chiropractic
• Nursing
• Education
• Engineering and Energy
• Information Technology, Math and Statistics
• Chemistry and Physics
• Agricultural Sciences
• Environmental and Conservation Sciences
• Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine - Virtual School of Veterinary Medicine
• Reporting Relationships
• Head of Discipline

Professor of Public Health

Research Fellow

• Key Responsibilities / Duties

1. Contribute to research, individually and as a member of a team, and produce quality publications.

3. Develop and practise innovative teaching and learning methods.

4. Consult with, and provide advice to, postgraduate and HDR students.

5. Supervise Honours, Masters by Coursework, and HDR students.

6. Contribute to the College, the University, the profession and the discipline.

7. Participate in the University's Academic Contribution Development Review (ACDR).

8. Undertake such other duties as determined by the Professor of Public Health.

Position Description

Lecturer Level B

• Guiding Principles and Values / Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

The founding principles upon which Murdoch University was established continue unabated today. We

continue to be guided by the principles of :

• Equity and Social Justice
• Opportunity
• Sustainability
• Global Responsibility

These Murdoch principles come to life through our culture as evidenced by being an institution where the

following are clear :

• Integrity
• Respect and Diversity
• Purpose
• Excellence and Future-focus

All staff will comply with the University's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct and demonstrate a

commitment to its Equity, Diversity and Safety principles and the general capabilities of personal

effectiveness, working collaboratively and demonstrating a focus on results.

All Staff are to complete a Contribution Development Review Annually. Details of the University policies

on Development Review can be accessed here. A commencing Development Review should be completed

within 3 months of commencement.

• Selection Criteria

1. A PhD in an area relevant to appointment.

2. Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction only, exercise initiative in undertaking

responsibilities and work effectively as a team member.

3. Demonstrated ability to engage in high quality independ