Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Environmental Social Science (loss And Damage)
Yukoneq
St Lucia, Australia
Base: $83,698.92 – $111,431.10; bonus/equity: not ...
Not specified
Applied and participatory research
Experience in indigenous contexts
Strong relational communication skills
Yukoneq is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Environmental Social Science to engage in research on climate-driven loss and damage in the Pacific. The positions involve collaborative, participatory research with communities and organizations in the region, focusing on ethical engagement and the development of locally led solutions
Job Summary
This is a rare and purposeful opportunity for two Postdoctoral Research Fellows to contribute to a flagship ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship addressing climate‑driven loss and damage in the Pacific.
You will contribute to applied, participatory research and to the translation of research into policy and practice at community, national, regional, and international levels.
This Fellowship is explicitly designed as a Pacific‑focused, capacity‑strengthening initiative, reflecting UQ’s commitment to respectful, long‑term partnerships in the Pacific.
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Yukoneq is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Environmental Social Science to engage in research on climate-driven loss and damage in the Pacific. The positions involve collaborative, participatory research with communities and organizations in the region, focusing on ethical engagement and the development of locally led solutions.
Salary
Base: $83,698.92 – $111,431.10; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: superannuation
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
applied and participatory research
experience in Indigenous contexts
strong relational communication skills
Nice-to-have
commitment to ethical engagement
ability to work in collaborative teams
interest in policy translation
Key Requirements
completed or near completion of PhD
experience working in partnership with communities