Research Fellow in Automated Decision-Making Systems

Research Fellow - Automated Decision-Making Systems

Job no: 591577

Work type: Full time - Fixed term/Contract

Categories: Media, Journalism & Communications, Research

• Full-time 3-year fixed-term contract opportunity; based at RMIT City campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
• Excellent professional development utilizing your research skills and in-depth knowledge in social, cultural or historical research methods, including digital methods in conducting research focusing on mapping the histories, evolution and distribution of automated decision-making systems in Australia and our region
• Research initiatives jointly funded by Australian Research Council from 2020 to 2026, ADM+S is hosted at RMIT in Melbourne, Australia, with nodes in seven other Australian universities
• Report to directly to the Chief Investigator
• Remuneration at Academic Level B ($98,495 - $116,965) + 17% superannuation

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

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Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About the College

The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University’s renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 8 schools.

The College’s academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practise led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.

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School of Media and Communication

The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.

In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 37th in the world for Communications and Media Studies.

The School is home to a vibrant community of practitioners, theorists and thinkers in communication, creative writing and publishing, screen, culture, digital ethnography, new media, journalism, public relations, advertising and music industry. The School has a strong international focus set to drive careers to succeed in the global context with programs and courses offered in Melbourne, Vietnam and Singapore.

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About You & the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Establish and deliver high quality research/scholarly activities independently and as collaboratively with the Centre of Excellence’s national and international network of participants producing and presenting impactful research outputs in the area of evolution and distribution of automated decision-making systems, including their technological, social and regulatory aspects
• Prepare and generate competitive research outcomes through producing & delivering relevant high-quality refereed journals, reports and books
• Actively participate and presenting research outputs at meetings, conferences and research forums and networking with external stakeholders
• Contribute and promote the Centre’s research programs output to the public and debate via media, industry and/or policy engagement
• Collaborate and support the University and ARC Centre’s in promoting strong research culture and high standard of research ethics & integrity as well as nurturing strong relationships with the community and collaborators in developing excellent research strategy according to the aims and objectives of University

You will have:

• Prior experience in developing and/or using social, cultural or historical research methods, including digital methods in a relevant research context is highly regarded
• Proven track record of published work and scholarly research writing skills including scholarly articles in high-quality refereed journals, book chapters, and/or books
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently both as a member of a research team and independently when required, as well as the ability to build effective networks with colleagues, stakeholders and research collaborators to meet project outcomes and milestones
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet demand of workloads and competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) equipped with sound problem-solving and analytical skills to communicate and present research findings, concepts and problem-solve challenging situations or scenario

Qualifications

Mandatory: PhD qualified PhD in a relevant discipline area, such as media and communication studies, histories and social studies of technology, or economic geography, within the past 5 years at the time of appointment, not including periods of career interruption due to carer’s responsibilities, parental leave, illness, or disability.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

Bring your whole self to work

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To Apply

Please submit your updated resume and cover letter outlining your experience & achievements by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ link. Please note that a separate response to Key Selection Criteria as stated on the Position Description is required. For any enquiries regarding this role, please contact Professor Julian Thomas, Director, ARC Centre of Excellence (julian.thomas@rmit.edu.au)

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Applications close Tuesday 15th December 2020.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Application close: 15 Dec 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time