(Level A) $72,829 to $97,927 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term, full-time opportunity available for 12 months.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the field of digital education and training.

The successful candidate will work closely with our research group to contribute to cutting-edge research projects, design innovative digital learning interventions, and advance our understanding of effective educational strategies in the digital era. This position offers a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to the field of digital education and training while gaining valuable research experience in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

This role requires the appointee to contribute to research projects across the Unit’s areas of interest, developing ethics applications, supporting research design decisions with input on methodology and methods, and to contribute to the dissemination of research outcomes. The appointee will also be expected to engage with industry and support supervision of students as required. The appointee will help lead the Unit’s activities and will work regular work hours and will not be expected to routinely work after hours or on weekends.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications or research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• A sound understanding of the role of technology in education and training.
• Emerging track record of high-quality publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Experience in project administration with a demonstrated ability to plan, document and monitor activities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity, applicants must hold existing and unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: able.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 8 June 2023.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

A/Prof Edward Palmer
School of Education
E: Edward.palmer@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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