Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

The Opportunity

• Do you have a PhD in indigenous health research?
• Contribute projects at the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC)
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s leading scientific research organisation!

CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.

The successful candidate will join the AEHRC to undertake research across a number of projects related to improving Indigenous health. These include innovations and interventions to facilitate quality health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with chronic conditions. The CERC Fellow will collaborate closely with both other researchers from CSIRO and external partners, including ATSICCHO’s and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out innovative, impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will lead to novel approaches and/or solutions to improve Indigenous health using digital technologies.
• Conducting primary research, developing study protocols, engaging in stakeholder consultation with the Indigenous community and a diverse group of clinicians, engineers, and end users, and performing analyses to derive novel insights for technical design and implementation evaluation.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and delivery of an Indigenous Health research program across the Australian e-Health Research Centre, with key support from CSIRO’s Office of Indigenous Science and Engagement.
• Producing high quality scientific papers suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals, client reports, blog posts, and grant/funding opportunities.

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Salary:  AU$89k - AU$101k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure:  Specified term of 3 years

Reference:  90992

To be considered you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as health informatics, health system evaluation, public health, primary health care or Indigenous health research. Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience in undertaking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. 
• Experience in research methods including at least two of the following: critical review of scientific literature; co-design; implementation and/or evaluation; health data analysis; health data standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in cross cultural communication, in particular with relevance to Indigenous people, communities and/or health organisations.
• Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates who meet the role criteria. CSIRO conscious inclusion practices are intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity/affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

For full details about this role please view the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. 

The successful candidate will be required to provide contact details of at least one Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to be a cultural referee to confirm their ability to work and communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. 

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

20 February 2023, 11:00pm AEDT