Position Details

• 3 Year Contract | Part-Time at 0.5FTE
• Academic Level A| $86,423 - $104,734 pa
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About FHMRI Sleep Health

FHMRI Sleep Health conducts world-leading transdisciplinary research to advance knowledge of sleep, sleep disorders and develop new treatments to improve sleep and is situated within the College of Medicine and Public Health. It also provides a sleep disorders clinical service with a primarily focus on treatment for Insomnia and sleep disordered breathing.

About the Role
Working under the guidance of the Chief Investigator, the Research Associate will contribute independently to an NHMRC Ideas Grant project titled 'Impact and mechanisms of night-to-night variability in sleep apnoea severity on health and treatment outcomes'.

In this role, you will support the delivery of key components of the project, including a lab-based multi-night OSA endotyping study and a 7-night optimal CPAP intervention. Your responsibilities will span project coordination, preparation of ethics applications, data collection and analysis, engagement with medical professionals, and preparation of reports and research publications. You may also contribute to related research programs as required.

For a comprehensive look at the key position responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

About You
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• A PhD in sleep physiology and/or respiratory physiology, or substantial progress toward completion of a PhD in a related field, with demonstrated laboratory and/or clinical experience.
• An emerging track record of research excellence in sleep health, with achievements that are strong and appropriate relative to career stage and opportunity.
• Evidence of growing research experience, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and/or international conferences in a relevant discipline.
• Proven ability to critically evaluate existing literature and apply quantitative research and analytical methodologies within the field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, 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
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

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.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013608 Research Associate in Sleep Health.
• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Andrew Vakulin.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 9 June 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

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.