Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (3 years), Full-Time
• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• CQUniversity Adelaide (Relocation support available)
• Total Remuneration $130,270 to $153,255 pa (including salary of $110,080 to $129,503 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Join CQUniversity’s leading research team and play a pivotal role in advancing knowledge on the performance and productivity effects of naps.

As the lead Postdoctoral Research Fellow on an ARC-funded, laboratory-based project, “Rest and Readiness: What is the Optimal Nap Length During Night Shifts?”, you will drive innovative research at CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute in Adelaide.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact research with real-world applications.

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Hold a relevant doctoral qualifications (or very near PhD completion) in psychology, sleep, neuroscience, workplace health and safety, or a related field.
• Research experience and/or contribution which has resulted in publications, conference papers, reports or professional or technical contributions which give evidence of research potential.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in research areas of research strength and a willingness to engage in sourcing and obtaining external grants and contracts.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and in multidisciplinary teams as well as providing guidance and oversight of others involved in project-based work.

• Proven ability to undertake comprehensive investigative research work, demonstrating expertise and skill in research methods and ability, including analysis, interpretation of statistics and preparation of research reports and papers.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work systematically and independently to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description. 

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 3 April 2025 

  
Job Requisition ID: 5848

Contact Details: 

Grace Vincent

08 8378 4518

g.vincent@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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