Breakthrough Senior Research Fellow in Suicide Prevention

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY; Greater London; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 155,000

Job description

Organisation/Company: FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Research Field: Sociology, Ethics in health sciences, Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country: Australia

Application Deadline: 8 Apr 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Other

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Fixed term for 3 years | flexible 0.80FTE to Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Appointable at either Academic Level B or Level C
• Academic Level B | $110,127 - $130,325 (pro-rata)
• Academic Level C | $134,362 - $154,558 (pro-rata)

About the Role

The College of Education, Psychology and Social Work has a life-changing research opportunity as the Breakthrough Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow in Suicide Prevention (appointable at either Academic Level B or Level C). As the successful incumbent, you will undertake research relevant to suicide and suicide prevention with a focus on male mental health and wellbeing, including across the lifespan. You will work with colleagues in the Flinders University Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing, a multi-disciplinary research institute within the College that is focused on improving mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Research areas of focus include, but are not restricted to, understanding causation, risk, and protective factors, as well as innovations in interventions to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour. The research may be directly related to suicide prevention or in domains strongly linked to increased risk of suicide and suicidal behaviours. The research program is expected to result in high quality outcomes that meaningfully contribute to new knowledge that can lead to more impactful and cost-effective programs. The program of research will further inform and improve future services, health systems, and policies relevant to suicide prevention in Australia and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Research Fellow (Level B)

• Contributing to research that informs and builds research capacity to understanding suicide and suicidal behaviour, particularly in males, with an emphasis on innovative preventive interventions that will inform policy and practice.
• Making a significant contribution to ethical, high quality and innovative research through sustained high-quality publications, external research grants and contracts, mentoring and developing early career researchers and presenting at the national and international level.
• Contributing to research leadership by fostering research excellence in suicide prevention.
• Being actively involved in strategic planning and professional activities relevant to the promotion of research and in identifying opportunities to expand and grow research activity.
• Actively supervising and mentoring honours and postgraduate research students.

Senior Research Fellow (Level C)

• Leading research that informs and builds research capacity to understanding suicide and suicidal behaviour, particularly in males, with an emphasis on innovative preventive interventions that will inform policy and practice.
• Making a significant contribution to ethical, high quality and innovative research through sustained high-quality publications, external research grants and contracts, mentoring and developing early career researchers and presenting at the national and international level.
• Contributing to research leadership by fostering research excellence in suicide prevention.
• Taking a lead role in the identification, coordination, and submission of applications for external research income.
• Developing and maintaining, in a leadership capacity, productive strategic local, national, and international relationships, collaborations and networks with a range of stakeholders including industry, government and other external organisations. This includes, but is not restricted to, the South Australian Suicide Prevention Council.

About You

To be successful, please see below the required position capabilities for both levels:

Research Fellow (Level B)

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant mental health field.
• Demonstrated evidence of an excellent research track record (for career stage) in mental health relevant to suicide, preferably with a focus on prevention/intervention. This includes evidence of high-quality publications with corresponding authorship and attraction of competitive grants, and presentations at a national and/or international level.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research methodology.
• Demonstrated contribution to activities relevant to the broader suicide prevention research field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering project targets on time.

Senior Research Fellow (Level C)

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant mental health field.
• Demonstrated evidence of an outstanding research track record (for career stage) in mental health relevant to suicide, preferably with a focus on prevention/intervention. This includes evidence of sustained high-quality publications with corresponding authorship and attraction of competitive grants, and presentations at a national and/or international level.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research methodology.
• Demonstrated leadership relevant to the suicide prevention research field and ability to mentor less experienced researchers.
• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills and experience in collaborating and engaging with diverse stakeholders and industry partners.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the applicable Key Position Capabilities of the position description. Please indicate clearly in your application whether you are applying for the Level B or Level C role.

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm on 08 Apr 2025.

At Flinders, we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.