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Charles Darwin University

Senior Research Fellow in Translational Research and First Nations Maternal, Infant and Child Health Charles Darwin University in Australia

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not provided

Field of study

Participatory Action Research

Funding

Full-time fixed-term academic role until Dec 2028. Salary is AUD 143,126–167,497 per annum plus 17% superannuation, with total remuneration package AUD 167,457–197,971 per annum and 6 weeks annual leave.

Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

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Australia

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Charles Darwin University

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Keywords

Participatory Action Research
Psychology
Biology
Health Services Research
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Maternal And Child Health
Grant Writing

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About this position

Charles Darwin University is advertising a Senior Research Fellow, Translational Research position within the Molly Wardaguga Institute for First Nations Birth Rights. The role is based at CDU’s Casuarina Campus, with references to Alice Springs, Adelaide, and Brisbane Centre locations, and focuses on First Nations maternal, infant and child health, translational research, co-design, and participatory action research.

This is a full-time, fixed-term academic role until December 2028 at HE Academic Level C. The advertised salary is AUD 143,126–167,497 per annum plus 17% superannuation, with a total remuneration package of AUD 167,457–197,971 and 6 weeks annual leave.

The successful candidate will lead impactful research, build partnerships with communities, government and non-government organisations, secure funding, mentor emerging researchers and HDR students, and contribute to evidence-based improvements in maternal and child health outcomes. The post highlights experience in grant writing, research collaborations, project management, ethics and governance applications, and supervision of postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and PhD level.

Required background includes a PhD in a health or related discipline, extensive experience in maternal/infant/child health research, a strong publication and grant record, and demonstrated culturally safe work with First Nations communities. Desirable experience includes knowledge of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector and Birthing on Country initiatives.

Applications close on Thursday 8 October 2026. Applicants must apply online via the CDU job site using the Apply button and submit a resume and cover letter. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive priority consideration under CDU’s First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term academic role until Dec 2028. Salary is AUD 143,126–167,497 per annum plus 17% superannuation, with total remuneration package AUD 167,457–197,971 per annum and 6 weeks annual leave.

What's required

A PhD in a health or related discipline; extensive experience in maternal, infant and/or child health research; a strong research track record including publications, grant success and research collaborations; demonstrated experience in co-design, implementation and participatory action research; extensive project management skills; proven experience working effectively with First Nations people and communities with culturally safe practice; strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills; excellent written communication for reports, ethics and governance applications, funding submissions and peer-reviewed publications; experience supervising postgraduate research students at Honours, Masters and PhD level. Desirable: understanding of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector and knowledge of Birthing on Country services and related First Nations maternal health initiatives.

How to apply

Apply online via the ‘apply’ button on the CDU job site and include a resume and cover letter outlining your interest, relevant skills, and experience. For a confidential discussion, contact Anneka Bowman by email.

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