Curtin University - Research Fellow, National Drug Research Institute

Job Reference: 1005788

Are you ready to make a difference in alcohol and drug policy? Join the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University as a Research Fellow, working alongside Associate Professor Michael Livingston on cutting-edge public health research.

Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive Remuneration: Earn between $114,307 – $135,408 (ALB) pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation. In line with Curtin’s 2022-2025 Enterprise Agreement, a 3.5% salary increase will also take effect on 20 June 2025.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to evidence that shapes public policy, improves lives, and promotes community health; join us and create lasting, real-world impact.
• Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. As a Curtin staff member, you have access to Curtin’s Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad

In this role, you will contribute to advancing research that supports evidence-informed alcohol and drug policy. Working within a collaborative team, you will coordinate an evaluation project, contribute to academic publications, and engage with a range of stakeholders to ensure research findings make a tangible impact. Your work will span project coordination, participant recruitment, data analysis, report writing and publication contributions and the development of a focused research program aligned with NDRI’s mission.

• Help foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative research culture within the Institute and across the University.
• Participate in academic service, such as contributing to committees, internal projects, and collaborative initiatives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders including professional bodies, government agencies, research partners, and community organisations.
• Represent the Institute and Curtin University in relevant academic, professional, and community settings.

• Coordinate research projects and assist project leads with all related project activities, with a particular focus on evaluating the reliability and validity of novel approaches to data collection in the alcohol research field.
• Manage research project ethics and recruitment processes, liaise with key partners to develop innovative approaches to online recruitment.
• Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research, including developing data extraction queries, performing and interpreting analyses, and drafting reports and research publications.
• Develop a coherent and impactful program of research aligned with NDRI’s mission.
• Share your findings through a wide range or forums including publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences, NDRI webinars and other opportunities for dissemination as they arise.
• Supervise and support Honours, Master’s, and PhD students in their research projects.
• Contribute to grant writing and applications for competitive research funding, both independently and as part of a team.
• Where required, contribute to research-led teaching and learning.
• Assist with research-related administration, including ethics applications, project administration, project planning, and reporting to funders.

• A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. public health, health sciences, epidemiology, psychology, sociology).
• Evidence of a strong track record of research outputs in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals/outlets relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated impact and quality of research outputs, including journal rankings, citation metrics, patents, and/or recognition by peers, as appropriate to the field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and manage both quantitative and qualitative research, including high level of competency in data extraction, data cleaning and preparation, conducting a range of statistical analyses using statistical programmes (e.g. STATA, R, SPSS), and drafting scholarly papers.
• Evidence of high-level written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and liaise effectively with external project partners and funders.

Desirable

• Experience supervising higher degree research (HDR) students.
• Experience with developing and conducting and online survey
• Experience using novel technological solutions to data collection and analysis, including large language model
• A history of successful competitive grant applications.

Role Requirements

• You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered 
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction  

 Your new Team: The National Drug Research Institute

The National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) is one of the largest centres of alcohol and other drug research expertise in Australia. The Institute’s purpose is to conduct and disseminate research that supports evidence -informed policy and practice to prevent and minimise alcohol and other drug-related health, social, cultural and economic harms. NDRI research has informed and contributed significantly to policy and evidence-based practice in Australia and internationally.

Learn more about our team at https://ndri.curtin.edu.au/ | https://ndri.curtin.edu.au/people/profile/1146

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page – https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• A document addressing the section criteria for the role

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Monday 16 June 2025

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Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.