The Institute for Culture and Society at Western Sydney University is looking to appoint a part-time (0.6 FTE) Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (PDF) for a period of 2.5 years to work on the Australian Research Council funded project, Addressing Misinformation with Media Literacy through Cultural Institutions (2023-2026). The successful candidate will work closely the lead Chief Investigator and pursue an independent program of research that supports the research team and the aims of the Project. The right candidate will have significant experience in qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis and/or has extensive experience in impact project evaluation. The researcher should have a strong interest in using education to address misinformation, have related experience and be adept at collaborating as part of a research team. The position is open to Australian citizens and anyone who has a visa that allows them to work in Australia.

Research Team: Associate Prof Tanya Notley (WSU), Prof Michael Dezuanni (QUT), Prof Sora Park (UC), Dr T.J. Thomson (RMIT), Associate Prof Heather Ford (UTS)

Research Partners: Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Museum of Australian Democracy, Australian Libraries and Information Association, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Remuneration Package: Academic Level A - $103,304 to $124,808 p.a., (comprising Salary of $87,293 to $105,464 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Closing date: 17 September 2023.

"Position Enquiries: Tanya Notley, t.notley@westernsydney.edu.au.