Research Fellow - MCRI Project (1 Year Project Based)

Background:

We are seeking to employ Research Fellow to support project efforts in Fiji. The project will end on 30/06/2027. This will include, but not limited to:

• Leading the policy reviews and gap maps in their relevant country.
• Assisting with the ethics application process in their relevant country.
• Assisting with/ leading/ supervising scoping reviews/ evidence synthesis in their relevant country.
• Assisting with/ facilitating co-design workshops with young people in their relevant country.
• Contributing to all reports, briefs, and publication/s in their relevant country.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Science or related discipline. 
• 6+ years of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent time management, organisational and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including spreadsheets, database programs, statistics and word processing.
• Demonstrated understanding of a range of research methodologies and their application in empirical research.
• Experience in knowledge sharing, development, mentoring and support of employees and students.

Desirable:

• Experience in adolescent health,
• Policy mapping experience.

Salary: FJD52,341.00 - FJD60,985.00 plus gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.