Research Fellow - History

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to a major research program producing a new history of the Western Australian Goldfields and its legacies.
• Work in close partnership with First Nations communities, including conducting research on Country in regional WA locations.
• Generate high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications, reports, and a monograph.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and industry stakeholders to deliver oral history, exhibition, and public engagement outcomes.
• Contribute to a nationally significant research program focused on truth telling and First Nations perspectives.

Requirements

• PhD in History or a relevant discipline, or equivalent research experience.
• Demonstrated research excellence, including peer-reviewed publications and growing recognition in your field.
• Experience in collaborative research and/or community engagement, ideally including work with First Nations communities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present research to academic, industry, and community audiences.
• Commitment to ethical research practices, including alignment with the AIATSIS Code of Ethics.
• A current “C” class driver’s licence.

Benefits

• Flexible working options considered.
• 17% superannuation.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year of service.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• Salary packaging options and discounted health insurance.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. The School of Humanities at UWA provides a vibrant and intellectually diverse environment, supporting thousands of students and fostering innovative, impactful scholarship.