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Research Fellow in Indigenous Health and Perinatal Bereavement Care Curtin University in Australia
Degree Level
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Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full-time fixed-term Research Fellow role with remuneration of $121,857 - $144,352 (ALB) plus 17% superannuation. Flexible work arrangements and part-time/job share options (minimum 0.8 FTE) are available.
Deadline
Sep 29, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Curtin University
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Research Fellow (S51) at Curtin University in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia.
This full-time, fixed-term research role sits within the Indigenous Health Research Program at Curtin Medical School and supports a new mixed methods project on improving perinatal bereavement care for Aboriginal families who have experienced pregnancy or early life loss.
The successful applicant will lead a major component of the project, including the design, coordination, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of a large statewide study. The work involves close collaboration with Aboriginal communities, healthcare practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders to ensure the research is culturally safe, community-informed, and relevant to practice and policy.
Research areas and keywords: Indigenous health, Aboriginal health, perinatal bereavement care, mixed methods research, quantitative research, survey design, health services research, community-led research, and Aboriginal wellbeing.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a completed PhD or master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as health sciences, psychology, social work, or the social sciences; strong quantitative research skills; experience with qualitative or mixed methods work; and experience engaging respectfully with Aboriginal communities and health service stakeholders. Experience in participatory, community-led, or Indigenous research approaches is highly regarded. Current work rights in Australia are required.
Funding and conditions: salary is listed at $121,857 - $144,352 (ALB) plus 17% superannuation. Flexible work arrangements are available, including remote work and part-time/job share options (minimum 0.8 FTE).
Application window: applications close at 9pm (AWST) on Tuesday 29 September 2026.
How to apply: click Apply Now, then upload an up-to-date resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and how your background meets the selection criteria. Applications cannot be submitted by email.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term Research Fellow role with remuneration of $121,857 - $144,352 (ALB) plus 17% superannuation. Flexible work arrangements and part-time/job share options (minimum 0.8 FTE) are available.
What's required
Completed PhD or master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as health sciences, psychology, social work or the social sciences; relevant research experience; strong quantitative research capability including survey design, implementation and analysis; ability to contribute to qualitative and mixed methods research; experience with participatory, community-led and/or Indigenous research approaches highly regarded; strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultures; demonstrated ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal people, communities and culturally diverse backgrounds; experience engaging with communities, especially Aboriginal communities; significant experience contributing to Aboriginal health and wellbeing research; experience working with health services, hospitals or other healthcare settings; ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clinicians, service managers and other stakeholders; experience managing research data and undertaking quantitative analysis; experience preparing research ethics applications; strong organisational, digital literacy, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills; current work rights in Australia matching the role tenure; successful applicants subject to police clearance and background checks.
How to apply
Click Apply Now and attach an up-to-date resume and a cover letter addressing your interest in the role and how your background aligns with the selection criteria. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and cannot be sent by email.
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