The Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) was launched in early 2014 to further broaden and deepen Griffith University's expertise and research performance in tourism. GIFT's mission is to undertake and disseminate world-leading research in tourism, to affect both an academic and external impact. The Institute aims to develop and foster international collaborations and provide support to members to achieve research excellence and sustainability. Through its strategic partnerships, GIFT's structure, themes and research are designed to ensure high industry and policy relevance.

GIFT is Australia's largest research tourism institute, with 37 academic members and 29 PhD candidates.

About the opportunity

The Research Fellow will support senior staff in enhancing existing research opportunities and create critical mass in at least one of the Institute's four research pillars (Economics and Visitor Statistics, Experience Design and Innovation, Sustainability and Climate Change, or Events).

The Research Fellow will make a substantial contribution to the research environment at GIFT, produce academic and sector-relevant outputs, and seek research funding. It is expected that the successful Research Fellow will work towards submitting a competitive Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) and/or an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship application in the second year of their fellowship.

This is a fixed term (24 months), full time position based at the Gold Coast or Nathan campus.It is expected that the successful candidate will be available to attend campus in person as a normal requirement of the role. Further, you may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises, which the University currently has or may subsequently acquire or at any premises at which it may from time to time provide services.

About you

The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Tourism or relevant discipline. The appointee will have an emerging high-quality publication track record and the potential to obtain competitive research funding. You will have high level interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as effectively as part of a team.

Critically, you will have the ability to work closely with a senior member(s) of GIFT to develop a coherent body of research, situated within one of the four research pillars. Prior to applying for this position, you are strongly encouraged to discuss your application and develop a proposed research plan with an existing GIFT member(s) - this research plan should form part of your application.

Information about GIFT members can be found here: https://www.griffith.edu.au/institute-tourism/our-researchers.

Salary range

Research Fellow Grade 1 Base Salary: $76,899 - $90,077 (pro rata) per annum. Salary package including 17% employer superannuation $89,972 - $105,391 (pro rata) per annum.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.
• A one-page research plan endorsed by an existing GIFT member(s).

Obtain the position description by clicking on the Apply button. You will be redirected to the Griffith University job search page where you will be able to access the position description.

Note: Application attachments should be saved as .doc, .docx or .pdf only. File names should be no more than 25 characters long and should include letters and numbers only.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights.

What Griffith University offers

Working for one of the most influential universities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, you will join a University that spans five physical campuses in South East Queensland and all disciplines, while our network of more than 200,000 graduates extends around the world.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

Further information

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Chris Fleming, Director, Griffith Institute for Tourism on +61 (0) 7 373 59744 or by email at chris.fleming@griffith.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 373 54011.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish to discuss First Peoples Employment further, please contact Joshua Long, Talent Management Partner (First Peoples) on (07) 3735 5403 or joshua.s.long@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Friday, 22nd October 2021 at 5 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CVs sent directly to hiring managers.