Postdoctoral Research Associate In Housing Studies

Macquarie University

North Ryde, Australia
$109,272 – $117,108 py; not specified; 17% employe...
Hybrid
Housing, urban governance, applied policy research
Australian research council funded project
Researching student housing supply
Macquarie University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Housing Studies to contribute to a significant research project addressing Australia’s housing crisis. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or near-completion in geography or urban planning and demonstrate strong research capabilities, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively

Job Summary

  • Shape the future of student housing policy through impactful, nationally significant research.
  • This project aims to critically analyse the current and future delivery of purpose-built student housing.
  • Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity.

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Macquarie University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Housing Studies to contribute to a significant research project addressing Australia’s housing crisis. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or near-completion in geography or urban planning and demonstrate strong research capabilities, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Salary

$109,272 – $117,108 per annum; Not specified; 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • housing, urban governance, applied policy research
  • Australian Research Council funded project
  • researching student housing supply
  • critical analysis of student housing delivery
  • publishing research in high-impact journals

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative, interdisciplinary team
  • proactive nature, flexible
  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • contribution to research grant applications
  • familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods

Key Requirements

  • PhD in geography, urban planning, or cognate discipline
  • Early Career Researcher experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • High-level organisational skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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