Eligibility
You must be more than 5 and up to 15 years post your last postgraduate degree and have been working in the field as a researcher or scientist for at least 5 years1 and have not reached professorial level2.
While applicants are eligible for consideration on the basis of having an undergraduate qualification alone, it is anticipated that successful applicants will have higher degrees (e.g., PhD). In recognition of the diversity of career paths, applicants who do not fit within these criteria are encouraged to apply and state their unique circumstances.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must provide evidence of a significant contribution to the alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs field as evidenced by research impact; range and quality of evidence-based outputs; contribution to research leadership; broader dissemination and/or implementation strategies to scientific as well as broader audiences. Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of an independent research program and demonstrate exceptional leadership.
1Career disruption (e.g., paternity leave, illness, carer’s responsibilities), is not included in the calculation of years in service.
2Appointment of a full Professorial position (incl. Adjunct, Clinical, Conjoint, Honorary, etc. positions) by an institution, or a full Professorial title at time of application