Senior Research Fellow

• Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team

• High level proficiency in English

• Full time, continuing role

What will you be accountable for?

• Serve as RMIT Europe's lead researcher on the COAST-SCAPES Horizon project, addressing pollution issues that can prevent water being reused for environmental and/or economic purposes.

• Lead and manage high quality water-related research in Europe. This includes making independent and original contributions to research acknowledged at a national level.

• Provide leadership in research training, supervision and developing successful research teams, in particular post-doctoral staff working on water-related research funded by the AuSpire program as well as undertake supervision of research students.

• Extend the research performance and reputation of water research through effective engagement with industry, government and community sectors. Use these relationships to develop interdisciplinary collaborative projects with internal and external stakeholders, and from the local to global level.

• Champion research excellence and innovation that supports cutting-edge research and makes a positive impact on communities.

Let's talk about you

• Recognised and established track record with high-impact research publications in environmental aquatic science and emerging national recognition through outputs in high-quality outlets.

• Evidence of independent and original intellectual contribution with significant impact, critical thinking and demonstrated leadership ability.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships and research networks with industry, government, and community sectors, particularly for research translation and impact, including on policy or practice.

• Experience in research leadership, including building and developing collaborative research teams, mentoring academic staff, PhD candidates, and fostering inclusive, respectful and productive working relationships.

• Extensive experience in supervising higher degree by research candidates and providing research training to maximise performance.

• Proven ability to attract and secure external research funding, including competitive grants, and manage funded projects with complex budgets and reporting requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to consult and collaborate effectively with HDR candidates, staff, and external partners, and a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Who is RMIT Europe?

We're the creative and dynamic European hub of RMIT University. Based in the heart of Barcelona, our focus is on driving impact locally and in Europe through our Regenerative Futures agenda. We do that by extending RMIT's international reach and strategically growing the University's collaborative research and education partnerships in Europe.

We facilitate RMIT's collaboration in the development of innovative pan-European projects attracting global knowledge from Europe, Australia, and Asia to deliver local impact. We're a collaborative, diverse and dynamic international team, passionate about driving impact through our work.

About the team.

You'll be joining an ambitious team of experienced professionals who are passionate about making a difference and delivering real impact. Benefits of working at RMIT Europe include hybrid working arrangements, flexible salary benefits (transport, health insurance, childcare, and restaurants) and free languages classes.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below.

Position Description – Senior Research Fellow

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RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University, one of Australia's largest tertiary institutions. Based in Barcelona, we're focused on expanding RMIT's reputation as a global university of technology, design and enterprise.