[JOB AD] Research Fellow at Influencer Ethnography Research Lab, Curtin University
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-j.... 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@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
Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office on vacation and will have limited access to email. I will return on August 15th and will respond to your message as soon as possible after that date. Best regards Vielen Dank für Ihre E-Mail. Ich bin derzeit im Urlaub und habe nur eingeschränkten Zugang zu meinen E-Mails. Ich kehre am 15. August zurück und werde Ihre Nachricht so bald wie möglich nach diesem Datum beantworten. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Paloma On 21 Jul 2024, at 10:13, Crystal Abidin via Air-L <air-l@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-j.... 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.
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@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
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