Senior Research Associate - Arc Linkage Project

• Employment Type: Part Time, Fixed Term for 3 years (10.5-hour week, 1.5 days)
• Remuneration: Level B ($119,440 - $140,801 + 17% Superannuation Pro Rata).  
• Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid flexible working available)

Why The Role Matters:

The Senior Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow will carry out independent and/or team research within the field in which they are appointed and to carry out activities to develop their research expertise relevant to their particular field of research. The role of Senior Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to Project Lead/CI and has no direct reports

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice, as part of the Australian Research Council-funded project ‘Regional Australia’s skills shortages and highskill refugees’ employment’.
• Create scholarly impact in the discipline which is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge.
• Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, both independently and as a member of a team, as part of the assigned project team.
• Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Design and plan research activities for the assigned project.
• Undertake travel and fieldwork within Australia for the assigned project as necessary.
• Consult with, and present research findings to, relevant project stakeholders.
• Present research findings to peers at workshops and conferences, as per the norms of the discipline.

Skills and Experience: 

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• A PhD in a related discipline, and work experience in the Australian refugee sector.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• A track record of significant involvement in Australian refugee policy.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively within the academic field of forced migration studies and within the sector.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period (pro rata)
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Sunday 17th March 2024 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your cover letter addresses the selection criteria for this position. A copy of the full PD:  Position Description -Senior Research Associate.pdf.

Get in Touch:

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Claire Higgins at *********@unsw.edu.au.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at ********@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.