Research Associate (Social Sciences)- Renewable Energy And Energy Systems Analysts

Research Associate (Social Sciences)- Renewable Energy Transition

The Opportunity

UNSW is recruiting a Research Associate to join a team of academics, post-doctoral researchers, and post-graduate research students to collaborate closely with industry partners via UNSW’s Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM). CEEM undertakes interdisciplinary research on energy transition to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of the Australian National Electricity Market, and other electricity industries worldwide. More information is available at our website – www.ceem.unsw.edu.au.

The Research Associate (Level A) will contribute as a social science researcher to an interdisciplinary project, including exploring stakeholder perspectives on motivations, key drivers, enablers and barriers for different renewable energy purchasing options as part of corporate social responsibility and energy procurement strategies.

 Research Associate - Level A6*+: The role will report to Associate Professor Anna Bruce and may assist with the supervision of research students and casual research assistants.
- Remuneration: $100,318-$107,299 + 17% super (*holds a relevant doctoral qualification)
- Duration: Part-time, fixed-term contract:  0.4FTE, 1 year
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia

About UNSW
UNSW is currently implementing a ten-year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. These positions are based on the Kensington Campus within the Faculty of Engineering based in either the School of Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE), or the School of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications.

Skills & Experience

• A PhD or equivalent research experience in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience interacting with the profession and industry, in particular electricity consumers and electricity industry businesses in Australia is highly desirable.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities and skills & expertise relevant to each level can be found in the position description on Jobs@UNSW

To Apply: Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter & responses to the Skills and Experience (as per the Skills & Experience bullet points in the Position Description).

Contact:
Katherine Molloy – Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: ***************@unsw.edu.au
Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.

Applications close: 11:55 pm (Sydney time) on Monday 19 September 2022

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.