Research Associate/Fellow - Curtin School Of Allied Health

Job Reference: 1165071

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Associate / Research Fellow to join the Curtin School of Allied Health. This position will play a key role in delivering a program of research aligned with improving the lives and services for people living with young onset dementia.

Working closely with Associate Professor Elissa Burton, you will contribute to high-quality, nationally competitive research, with a focus on systematic reviews, guideline development, qualitative research, and the completion of associated ethics applications. This role is ideal for an emerging academic seeking to grow their research profile and contribute meaningfully to impactful, real-world health research.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake high-quality and nationally competitive research within the project focus area.
• Lead and contribute to systematic reviews and evidence-based guideline development.
• Conduct and analyse qualitative research, including interview/focus group data.
• Prepare and submit human research ethics applications.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, conferences, and workshops.
• Contribute to supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.
• Engage in academic service and contribute to a collegial, inclusive research culture.
• Build and foster relationships with collaborators, industry partners, and the wider community.

Selection Criteria:

• A doctoral qualification (PhD) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Exercise, Young Onset Dementia, Dementia, Public Health).
• Demonstrated record of high-quality research outputs, consistent with career stage (including first author publications).
• Evidence of research impact through publications, citations, reviews, or other esteem measures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-cultural environment.
• Commitment to University policies, procedures, and legislative requirements

Desirable

• Experience in systematic reviews and/or guideline development, particularly physical activity or dementia.
• Experience in qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis.
• Experience supervising HDR students.
• Evidence of successful competitive grant applications.

Role Requirements:
About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. 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. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up to date Resume
• A separate document addressing the selection criteria for the role

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 reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST), 9 January 2026

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

*Please be aware that Curtin University will be closed following Friday 19th December. The University will reopen on Monday, 5th January. This break will impact all current recruitment processes, and as a result, you may not receive any updates on this process until early January 2026.

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

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.