Research Fellow, Grade 1/2

Griffith Criminology Institute
Griffith Criminology Institute (GCI) is a large, diverse, and high-performing group of scholars focused on crime and justice issues. Through collaboration and innovation our research is helping find solutions to universal problems. GCI is a world leader in the criminology field and has twice achieved the highest possible ranking for research quality in the Australian Research Council Excellence in Research Assessments. Our research is distinctive in its focus on rigorous scholarship coupled with engaged translation, to achieve real world change.

About the Opportunity
The newly established Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives (TCTL) Centre is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow who will make a major contribution to research design, data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and dissemination of findings, across the various work areas of the TCTL Centre. They will provide high level research assistance as directed by the TCTL Centre Director and leadership team.

Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting research that contributes to the objectives of the Transforming Corrections to Transform Lives Centre.
• Developing a good publication record (Grade 1) or maintaining a good publication record (Grade 2) in high impact, international, esteemed peer-reviewed journals.
• Managing the preparation and formulation of publications, presentations and research reports arising from programs, training, evaluations and other research and activities of the TCTL Centre.
• Supervising Research Assistants as required.

This is a full-time, fixed term (2 years) position, with a potential for extension, based at the Griffith University Mt Gravatt campus. The successful candidate will be appointed at either Grade 1 or 2 depending on experience, skills and qualifications. 

About You
The occupant of this position will hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications/work experience in a relevant field (e.g. psychology, criminology, education/training, social work, etc).

In addition to the above, you will have:

• Demonstrated development of a publication record (Grade 1) or well-established track record of publication in esteemed peer-reviewed journals (Grade 2).
• Demonstrated strong skills in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and a demonstrated ability to conduct collaborative research in multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams. Experience working with administrative data is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in research design, evaluations and field-based data collection, particularly with respect to working with criminal justice affected individuals or disadvantaged populations. Experience with correctional environments is desirable.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills. You will also have high-level organisational skills. You will be self-motivated and able to demonstrate a high level of individual initiative, discretion, attention to detail and judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to meet competing deadlines and work effectively as a team member.

The successful candidate will hold a valid driver’s licence for Queensland. Applicants must undertake and pass a Criminal History Check for the purposes of entering correctional centres.

The TCTL Centre is committed to ensuring that program delivery and evaluation recognises, respects, and is inclusive of, Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary Range
The base salary for a Research Fellow (Grade 1) is in the range $78,437 - $91,879 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation.  The total package is in the range $91,771 - $107,498 per annum.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:   

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, in particular addressing the Key Responsibilities listed in the Position Description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume which should include: 
  • Full name, address, telephone number and email address; 
  • Details of education, professional training and qualifications; 
  • Employment history, including present position and details of relevant professional, consulting or industry experience; 
  • Research interests and list of publications; 
  • Research grants awarded and any other relevant information, such as offices held in professional bodies, community services etc. 

Note: Application attachments should be saved as .doc, .docx or .pdf only. File names should be no more than 25 characters long and should include letters and numbers only.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal history check.

What Griffith University Offers

• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance
• Salary packaging options & corporate health discounts 
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Professor Susan Dennison via email:  susan.dennison@griffith.edu.au

For application support, please contact Theresa Burke, Talent Acquisition Partner on (07) 373 56549 or via email:  t.burke@griffith.edu.au quoting reference no. REF195A.

Closing date: Friday, 28th October at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.