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

Fri Jul 26 06:06:04 PDT 2024

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On 21 Jul 2024, at 10:13, Crystal Abidin via Air-L <air-l at listserv.aoir.org> wrote:

> 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
> 
> //
> 
> 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.
> 
> //
> 
> ------------------------------------
> 
> 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
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