Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 8th Oct 2020
Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2018 and QS World University Rankings 2019), is placed 20th in the world for universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 2019). Curtin is WA’s most preferred university, with highly engaged industry-facing partners and is a major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai.
The NDRI mission is to conduct and disseminate high quality research that supports evidence informed policy, strategies and practice to prevent and minimise alcohol and other drug-related health, social and economic harms among individuals, families and communities in Australia. NDRI research has informed and contributed significantly to policy and evidence-based practice in Australia and internationally. NDRI has six research priorities which include:
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join NDRI Melbourne. Consistent with the overall NDRI mission you will develop and lead a program of research of national and international standing which will primarily focus on reducing harm among people who use alcohol and other drugs. Working closely with the Head of the Melbourne Office, you will develop a growth strategy that leverages partnerships with key local, national and international organisations to develop a strong funding base from which to attract new staff and students to foster a collegial academic culture making the NDRI Melbourne Office a vibrant and dynamic environment.
The Faculty of Health Sciences offers exciting career paths and trajectories including:
For further information on Curtin and all of our employee benefits visit about.curtin.edu.au/jobs.
Most importantly you should address the criteria outlined in this advertisement. Curtin University does not require you to address the selection criteria stated in the Research Academic Role Statements for Academic Level D or Academic Level C positions, however your cover letter and CV should include sufficient information to allow us to assess your claims against the selection criteria at either of the two levels.
To view a copy of the role’s Position Description, please go to: cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au.
For further information please contact Professor Paul Dietze, Head of NDRI Melbourne at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Research Fellow / Associate Professor - National Drug Research Institute enquiry via EthicalJobs, or Professor Simon Lenton, Director [email protected]
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We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.
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Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.