Postdoctoral Research Associate/fellow In Regional Studies

The University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Base: $109,263 - $127,436 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Qualitative research skills
Ethnographic research methods
Collaborative community engagement
This position supports a Laureate funded research project exploring inclusive, place-based approaches to regional decarbonization transitions

Job Summary

  • This position supports a Laureate funded research project exploring inclusive, place-based approaches to regional decarbonization transitions.
  • The successful applicant will conduct ethnographic fieldwork in regional case study locations and contribute to written outputs for academic and policy audiences.
  • Candidates will receive career and writing mentoring from Professor Chris Gibson and funding for fieldwork across Australia.

Matching Summary

This position supports a Laureate funded research project exploring inclusive, place-based approaches to regional decarbonization transitions.

Salary

Base: $109,263 - $127,436 p.a.; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualitative research skills
  • Ethnographic research methods
  • Collaborative community engagement
  • Regional Australia knowledge
  • Decarbonisation agenda understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Industrial setting research experience
  • Existing industry networks
  • Policy audience writing experience
  • Grant application mentoring
  • HDR candidate supervision

Key Requirements

  • PhD in relevant social science or humanities area
  • Substantial experience with community stakeholders
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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