• An exciting opportunity to support world-class research in Western Australia
• We have 2 Senior Research Adviser vacancies.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on fixed term basis 1/1/2025-31/12/2028.
• Base salary range: $112,114 – $122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Research provides professional and expert support services to facilitate research excellence and knowledge transfer at the University. It is also at the forefront in executing the University’s research strategy. The Pre-Award team sits within the Sponsored Research office and functions to promote and develop the University’s research performance and profile by actively:

• Identifying research funding opportunities and supporting applications for funding.
• Seeking opportunities for engaging with industry, the community and other University stakeholders.

About the opportunity

• Provide support and advice to early and mid-career researchers on their career progression, on building their research track record in order to become more competitive for external research funding.
• Provide high level expertise and comprehensive advice and feedback to researchers and research groups on winning external research grants and fellowships, and on the preparation of individual and institutional research funding applications to targeted external agencies.
• Identify appropriate sources of external research funding and share these with researchers and other internal stakeholders.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Extensive senior administrative and research funding experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including editorial skills.
• Ability to negotiate and advise on complex research budgets.
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated expertise in relevant higher education policies, including current issues associated with research.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION Senior Research Adviser (Pre-Award) - (518549) (518550).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact - Melina Wood melina.wood@uwa.edu.au OR Evenda Dench evenda.dench@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 25^th October 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.