Research Fellow Grade 1 Disability and Rehabilitation Research

As the Research Fellow you will be employed in The Hopkins Centre a joint research initiative between the Department of Rehabilitation Metro South Health and Griffith University. The position will be focused on research for the Aus-InSCI Translation Project translating community survey findings to improve clinical practice and outcomes for Queensland and Australia with Spinal Cord Injury.

Reporting to the Director of The Hopkins and Project Manager the position will undertake research activities and objectives in line with The Hopkins Centre and project research agenda.

The successful candidate will plan and complete day to day project research activities manage research ethics and governance facilitate data collection and focus groups and conduct research translation and implementation activities. The research fellow will be involved in building collaborative research relationships with key stakeholders clinicians investigators partners citizen researchers external parties and other research staff to conduct research activities outputs and translation and dissemination of research. The role will also involve coordinating numerous day to day research activities fieldwork data collection research translation and implementation activities publications reporting development of resource materials workshop/ focus groups and research administration functions. The role includes mentoring research assistants honours students and higher degree research candidates (HDR) contributing to Centre research agenda and programs of work.

This is a part time (50%) fixed term position for 2 years based at the Hopkins PAH Project office and Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. 

As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations and project offices. Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary range
The base salary for a Research Fellow (Grade 1) is in the range $88689 - $103888 per annum plus 17% superannuation. The total FTE package including 17% superannuation will be in the range $103767 - $121549 per annum.

Qualifications :

The successful applicant will hold PhD qualifications in a relevant field of health research rehabilitation or disability. It is highly desirable that you have experience in conducting research with people with neurological and/or spinal cord injury conditions.

In additional to the above you will have

• Research experience in exploring better outcomes to enhance the quality of life for People with Disability and people with Spinal Cord Injury
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies.
• Experience managing numerous multi-disciplinary collaborative local and national projects and research activities and the
• Ability to prioritise work meet deadlines and action research as it applies to the research agenda.
• Well-developed or emerging publication record relative to opportunity in esteemed peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to effectively communicate and present research findings as well as communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and academic audiences.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

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

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the Position Description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Further Information
For further information about this role please contact Professor Tim Geraghty on .

For application and recruitment advice please contact Jinita Dhall Talent Acquisition Partner at . 

Closing date: Tuesday 21 October 2025 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time