Senior Research Fellow

About the job
Are you fascinated by the future of work and want to understand what it means for organisations and their people? Does being part of a growing research team in a new area excite you? Are you driven by the opportunity to push boundaries and make a real impact?

CNeW is after a Senior Research Fellow with a competitive research record, a demonstrated ability of building relationships with industry, and of working across disciplines, contexts and sectors to position applied research problems in a strategic context for firms in the future of work, apply relevant quantitative methodologies, and make practical recommendations to new approaches to work.

CNeW is open to the SRF’s proposal as to their specific research focus provided the outcomes deliver real impact to our partners and to society, in line with the Centre’s objectives. You therefore do not need to be an expert in learning but must possess an understanding of the impact that technology is having on work, and how learning is integral to individual and organisational advancement.

You will work as part of a diverse network of experts across learning, future of work, data analytics, social science, exponential technologies, social network analysis, systems thinking, business model innovation, and learning and knowledge strategies for organisations. You will also provide leadership responsibilities both in terms of grant funded and commissioned research, as well as via the supervision of postgraduate and honours candidates as appropriate.

About the department
Swinburne’s Centre for the New Workforce (CNeW) aims to build a team of researchers, analysts and thought leaders. We develop new approaches to learning that empower people and organisations in a time of rapid digital transformation. CNeW investigates how work and learning are changing in the digital economy, identifying new ways to advance the capability of the new workforce. The overarching objective of the Centre is to position learning as a strategic imperative and priority for organisations in the future of work.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• A PhD in an area relevant to the Centre’s research: such as learning, organisational management, strategic management, human resources, business, or industrial/organizational psychology
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to high quality research of national or international significance in area relevant to the Centre’s objectives
• Ability to develop and manage funding relationships that support applied research with business, government, community and/or other organisations

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description


Benefits

• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) discounted memberships
• Discounted annual Myki cards are available to Swinburne staff

Discover more discounts when you start at Swinburne. Receive movie tickets and staff membership options at the Swinburne bookshop. There's news subscriptions and computer and software discounts on offer.

Further information and how to apply
The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2018 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. Swinburne has also received the Victorian “High Commendation” Multicultural Excellence Award (Business Category).

To view the position description or to start an application click on 'apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.

For further information about the position, please contact Dr Sean Gallagher Director, Centre for the New Workforce on 03 9214 6151 or via email sgallagher@swin.edu.au.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 29 July 2019

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