2 years fixed term, full-time
$99,530 (ALB.1) plus 17% Superannuation

Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% universities worldwide (ARWU 2018 and QS World University Rankings 2019), and is placed 20th in the world for universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 2019). Curtin is WA’s most preferred university, with highly engaged industry-facing partners. A major global player, Curtin has well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius and Dubai.

Your new team

School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry (MCASI)

Our School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry explores new technologies and values the creative industries and social sciences. The school aims to encourage creative and critical reflection while engaging with relevant industries.

Explore some more: https://humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/media-arts-social-inquiry/

Your new role

A 2 year post-doctoral research position to work on an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) project that aims to evaluate how social media Influencers can become conduits for communicating information among young people between Australia and East Asia.

This study will offer a framework for examining the Influencer industry in Australia based on expert economies in East Asia. Its analysis of young people’s internet cultures will generate new knowledge on how information circulating in innovative communication formats is received by young Australians and young East Asians.

Your role will contribute to the efficient running of the study. You will develop a coherent program of research; disseminate research findings through seminars, workshops and conferences; publish findings in high quality refereed journals; and undertake effective supervision of research honours, research masters and research doctoral students.

You will also undertake project management duties: implementing project monitoring and evaluation processes; coordinating ethics applications and providing support to peer researchers and partner organisations; and assisting with general research activities, including collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and manuscript preparation.

You will bring to the role         

• A PhD, preferably in Humanities or Social Sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting traditional or digital ethnographic fieldwork – highly desirable.
• Competence in an East Asian language, preferably Chinese, Japanese or Korean – essential.
• A record of high-quality, peer-reviewed research publication, preferably demonstrating expertise in social media studies.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated commitment to applying policies, procedures and legislation, as well as maintaining data security and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage and implement project plans to achieve desired outcomes within required constraints.

What we offer you

• Innovative work aimed to create real-world transformations
• Competitive salary & benefits, including 17% superannuation

For details of Curtin’s employee benefits please visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

What we need from you

Please send us through a curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter, responding specifically to the selection criteria listed above in the ‘You will bring to the role’ section. 

Applications close: 9:00 PM Tuesday 4 February 2020
  
Valuing Diversity and Inclusion

At Curtin, we are committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reconciliation, diversity and social justice and aim to create an inclusive environment where our staff and students are valued and inspired. This includes a supportive recruitment process should you require any access assistance.  

Contact details

To apply complete the application form below.

For more information contact:
Name:   Dr Crystal Abidin - Senior Research Fellow
Email:    crystal.abidin@curtin.edu.au

Disclaimer

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.