• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 ½ years.
• Base salary range: Level B, $ 113,934– $134,824 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF) was created to pursue better outcomes for Land and Sea Country by bringing Indigenous and Western knowledges together to understand the long-term histories and near-term futures of Australia. The Centre is a collaboration between 28 organisations, bringing together Australia’s leading researchers and research organisations across diverse fields. The Centre’s research program brings together cutting-edge techniques from Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous science, archaeology, history, ecology, palaeoecology, palaeoclimatology, mathematics, high-performance computing, remote sensing, and genomics. This pursuit is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to respectful, authentic co-designed research with Indigenous partners. The outcomes will support healthy Land and Sea Country management planning now and into the future, centred in Aboriginal- and Torres Strait Islander-led approaches.

The UWA School of Social Sciences offers a rich learning and research environment with seven disciplines spanning social and cultural studies in Australia and the world. It hosts nine research centres and laboratories including the Centre for Rock Art Research and Management and the Centre for Forensic Anthropology. UWA strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to apply for all job vacancies. The University is highly committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in all aspects of the higher education sector, with a strategic research focus on Indigenous knowledge and developing Indigenous staff.

About the opportunity

• Conduct investigations across multiple CIEHF Indigenous Partner Organisations, collaborating with Chief, Partner, and Associate Investigators to address research priorities within co-design frameworks.
• Apply general research skills (literature reviews, fieldwork, spatial mapping) and specialist expertise in either archaeozoology, archaeomalacology, or ethnobiology to cultural heritage and discipline-specific studies.
• Contribute to the development of Indigenous and Western knowledge frameworks to model environmental, cultural, and historical change, supporting Aboriginal- and Torres Strait Islander-led approaches to Land and Sea Country management.

About you

• Doctorate in Archaeology, Archaeological Science or Ethnobiology.  
• A demonstrable track record of excellence in collaborative research with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities evidenced by joint and sole-authored works including reports and peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals relative to opportunity. 
• Ability to engage in co-design process to identify and support community research priorities.
• Experience of participation in education/research leadership in public engagements that promote research and/or education outcomes and particularly for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Commitment to increasing Indigenous education and well-being, by supporting the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people as planners and managers, and their active advancement in higher education. 

Position description:   PD [Research Fellow] [518917].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Peter Veth at peter.veth@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 12:00 PM AWST on Monday, 16 December 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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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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.

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