[Air-L] [JOB AD] Research Fellow at Influencer Ethnography Research Lab, Curtin University

[Crystal Abidin]

Hi friends at AoIR,
The Influencer Ethnography Research Lab (IERLab.com) at Curtin University
(Perth, Western Australia) is hiring a Research Fellow. Deadline is 1230hrs
AWST, Friday 9 August 2024 via this link:
https://staffportal.curtin.edu.au/employment/recruitment/job-vacancies/?ja-job=912021.
Ad also copied in the body text of this email. For queries, please write to
IERLab Director Professor Crystal Abidin at her Curtin inbox only.
Thank you.
/C

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Research Fellow




   - Full-time, fixed term contract (2.5 years/29 months).
   - $114,307 - $135,408 (ALB) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.
   - Based on Bentley Campus (Perth, Western Australia)

Job Reference: 1228463

About the role
This role primarily involves conducting nationally competitive research,
independently and as part of a research team, as well as making a
significant contribution to service and leadership. The position is based
at the Influencer Ethnography Research Lab (IERLab) housed within the
School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry  (MCASI). IERLab examines
the socio-cultural impact of Influencers within the Asia Pacific. We
produce original research on a wide variety of themes, however, we
specialise in the methodologies and pedagogies of Influencer research, the
digital production and economies of the Influencer industry, and the
socio-cultural impacts of Influencers on the subaltern.

Responsibilities include conducting nationally and internationally
competitive and high-quality research in the relevant discipline/field,
developing a coherent research program, participating as a co or chief
investigator in applications for competitive funding, contributing to
academic service and leadership, and fostering relationships with
professional bodies, industry, government departments, and the wider
community.

Selection Criteria
Applicants are not required to address each element of the selection
criteria, but should provide sufficient information in their application to
enable the selection panel to make an informed assessment of their
suitability for the role.

Applicants also need to consider Curtin’s Values and how they apply to the
advertised position. To ensure that applicants personal and professional
values align with the Curtin Values, this will be assessed throughout the
recruitment and selection process. Please briefly outline your commitment
to the Curtin Values (noted below) in your application:

   - Integrity – to act ethically, honestly and with fairness
   - Respect – to listen, value and acknowledge
   - Courage – to lead, take responsibility and question
   - Excellence – to strive for excellence and distinction
   - Impact – to empower, enable and inspire

To view a copy of the generic Academic Role Statement, please copy and
paste the following link into your web browser.

https://tinyurl.com/bdemy2x8

Essential Criteria

   1. A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline, preferably media
   studies, anthropology, sociology, or cultural studies.
   2. Evidence of a record of research outputs/creative works in
   high-quality refereed journals/outlets consistent with the discipline(s).
   3. Track record of research outputs and scholarship on East Asian
   Influencer cultures, and bilingual fluency in at least one East Asian
   language.
   4. Evidence of quality and impact of research outputs/creative works
   including journal ranking, citation indices, patents awarded, reputation
   and standing of publishing house or other outlets, independent review from
   distinguished scholars or critics, or equivalent esteem measures as
   appropriate to the discipline.
   5. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a
   commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working
   environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with
   cross-cultural sensitivity.
   6. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies,
   procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions
   of this position.

Desirable Criteria

   1. Demonstrated ability to supervise HDR students
   2. A history of successful competitive grant applications.

Faculty of Humanities
Curtin’s Faculty of Humanities has three academic schools that deliver a
range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree-by-research (HDR)
courses. The three academic Schools are Curtin School of Education, Curtin
School of Design and the Built Environment, School of Media, Creative Arts
and Social Inquiry.

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working
together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and
innovative research.

Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another,
courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on
Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym,
childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a
supermarket.

We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous
superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking
after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility,
and personal development opportunities.

As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in
Australia that match the tenure of this role. Only in limited circumstances
will visa sponsorship situations be considered.

Applications close: 12:30pm AWST, Friday 9 August 2024

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment
is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background,
integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application
process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers at curtin.edu.au or
08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the job reference number.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at
this time.

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. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier
than the date on the advert.

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Professor Crystal Abidin, PhD
wishcrys.com | Publications <https://wishcrys.com/academic-publications/>

ARC DECRA Fellow, Internet Studies, Curtin University
Director, Influencer Ethnography Research Lab

Deputy Director, Korea Research Centre

Associate Investigator, Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child

Founder, TikTok Cultures Research Network

Programme Lead of Social Media Pop Cultures, Centre for Culture and
Technology

Editor, Media International Australia

WA Young Tall Poppy / The Australian Top 40 Early Career Researchers / ABC
Top 5 / Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia / Pacific Standard 30 Under 30