SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (LEVEL C)
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
FOOD ENVIRONMENTS TEAM
$143,582 to $164,982 P.A (ALEVC) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME, 12 MONTHS

Overview
Based within Edith Cowan University's Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute, our Food Environments Team is looking to appoint an outstanding Senior Research Fellow (Level C) with exceptional academic writing skills.

Our team leads cutting-edge, policy-relevant, multidisciplinary research that examines how the environments in which children live, learn, and play influence their dietary behaviours and weight status. In collaboration with State and Local Governments, health agencies, urban planners, and community stakeholders, we aim to generate high-quality evidence to inform impactful interventions and policies that foster healthier, more equitable, and sustainable food environments.

This position will play a key role in enhancing the team’s research profile and influence by driving excellence in competitive grant writing and scholarly publication. We are seeking someone with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality academic writing and support the development of strong research funding proposals and impactful scientific outputs.

Applicants must also demonstrate personal attributes that align with ECU’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This part-time or full-time fixed term (12 months) position attracts a salary of $143,582 to $164,982 per annum (ALEVC) plus 17% University superannuation contribution. Level of appointment will be based on qualifications and experience.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to email Professor Gina Trapp [email protected] for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume, a concise expression of interest (maximum 10 pages) addressing the Selection Criteria, academic transcripts and samples of your written work.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Thursday 3 July 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.