Reference: 1645958
About the Role:
Curtin University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join its node of the
Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence in Quality Work in a Digital Age (QWiDA). This is an exciting new national research centre focused on the implications of digital technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the quality of work. QWiDA brings together leading multidisciplinary experts from across Australia and around the world, including 17 Chief Investigators, 12 Partner Investigators and over 40 Partner Organisations.
In this role, you will design, conduct and support research projects that contribute to QWiDA’s objectives. This includes developing research ideas, collecting and analysing evidence, preparing research outputs and translating findings into practical insights for researchers, industry partners and the broader community.
You will work particularly within
Research Stream 3: Future-Ready Workforce: Reconfiguring the Who of Work and
Research Stream 1: Augmented Working: Rethinking How Humans and Machines Interact, under the leadership of the Director of QWiDA. You will also collaborate across QWiDA’s university nodes and with academic colleagues, industry partners and other external stakeholders
Your responsibilities for Research Fellow (ALB):
- Undertake high-quality research aligned with QWiDA’s objectives and the relevant discipline or field.
- Contribute to competitive funding applications as a co-investigator, chief investigator or key team member.
- Produce research outputs, including publications in high-quality refereed journals or other recognised outlets appropriate to the discipline.
- Share research findings through seminars, workshops, conferences and other engagement activities.
- Build effective collaborations with academic colleagues, industry partners, professional bodies, government, community groups and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to a collegial, inclusive and supportive research culture, and demonstrate professional behaviour consistent with Curtin’s values and Code of Conduct.
- Provide effective supervision of honours, research masters and doctoral students where appropriate.
- Undertake research administration, academic service and professional development activities relevant to the role.
Selection Criteria:
Essential ALB
- A doctoral qualification in organizational psychology, organizational behaviour, or a closely related discipline.
- Evidence of a record of research outputs/creative works in high quality refereed journals/outlets consistent with the discipline and the appointment level.
- Evidence of quality and impact of research outputs/creative works such as journal ranking, citation indices, reputation and standing of publishing house or other outlets
- Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to work in a team environment, and to contribute to a collegial and supportive working environment.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise honours, masters, and/or HDR students
- Willingness and ability to carry out applied research in organizations, including engaging with partners and/or working collaboratively with industry and/or government.
- Lead and contribute to high-quality research projects aligned with QWiDA’s objectives and Curtin’s research strategy.
- Develop and maintain an independent research program with national standing and growing international impact.
- Lead or play a significant role in competitive grant applications, including nationally competitive grants and fellowships.
- Produce strong research outputs, including publications in high-quality journals and other recognised outputs appropriate to the discipline.
- Build effective collaborations with academic colleagues, industry partners, professional bodies, government, community groups and other stakeholders.
- Disseminate research findings through publications, seminars, workshops, conferences and engagement activities.
- Provide research leadership, mentoring and support to less experienced researchers and contribute to a collegial, inclusive and high-performing research culture.
- Supervise honours, research masters and doctoral students, including principal supervision where appropriate.
- Contribute to academic service, research administration and professional or external activities relevant to the role.
Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:
Essential ALC
The same criteria as Essential ALB above (criteria 1-4) apply to this position. In addition, for a level C appointment, the following criteria apply:
- Demonstrated experience or capacity to provide research leadership.
- Evidence of an established national reputation and growing international profile by, for example, journal standing, citation indices, independent critical acclaim or equivalent esteem measures, prizes and awards, invitations to present at prestigious institutions, events or major conferences, and/or a history of obtaining research income.
- Demonstrated experience and record of providing supervision to HDR students
- Experience carrying out applied research, engaging with partner organizations and/or working collaboratively with industry and/or government.
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role, only in specific circumstances will sponsorship be considered.
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Despite growing investment in digital transformation, the potential of technology to improve the quality of work has not been fully realised. The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Quality Work in a Digital Age (QWIDA) aims to address this challenge by bringing together leading researchers alongside industry and government partners from institutions across Australia and the globe to explore how new technologies can be integrated responsibly to create and sustain productive, inclusive and healthy work.
The Centre brings together diverse experts from social and technical disciplines across three interlinked research streams: Augmented Working, Networked Workplaces and Future-Ready Workforce. To learn more about QWIDA, and to explore other job opportunities, please visit https://www.qwida.org.au/get-involved/work-with-us
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:
This Fixed Term ALB/ALC level role attracts a remuneration of $118,308 - $140,147 (ALB) $144,512 - $166,354 (ALC) + 17% superannuation.
Our Perth City campus is located in the heart of Perth's central business district in a refurbished heritage building. 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/
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: (Please advise if applying for ALB Research Fellow or ALC Senior Research Fellow)
- Up-to-date Resume
- A document addressing the selection criteria for the role: 2 – 4 pages max
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST) Tuesday 18th of August 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, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 