Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow In Regional Studies …, New South Wales

Position Overview Full time, 3 year Fixed term, located on the Camperdown Campus at The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning Exciting chance to contribute to a Laureate funded research project on 'Regional Decarbonization Transitions: an inclusive, place-based approach'. Base Salary Level A/B $109,263 p.a.
- $127,436 p.a. + 17% superannuation Responsibilities Work closely with Chief Investigator Professor Chris Gibson and other members of the Laureate program research team. Participate in the design of fieldwork and data gathering plans with Professor Gibson and other Laureate program team members, and conduct research to address the sub-projects' aims. Interview research participants and conduct other appropriate ethnographic methods in regional case study locations and key stakeholders in relevant sectors. Contribute to and lead written outputs of the sub-projects. Develop relationships and grow collaborations in the field and with others across the University and beyond, related to the program and its sub-projects. Explore opportunities and assist in writing collaborative applications for related project funding, with grant application mentoring from Professor Gibson. Contribute to researcher training within the Laureate program by co‐supervising HDR candidates, with supervisor mentoring from Professor Gibson. Qualifications PhD (or near completion) degree in relevant area incorporating qualitative and/or ethnographic methods, with disciplinary training in geography, anthropology, development studies, or other cognate social sciences and humanities. Substantial experience working collaboratively with community stakeholders and organisations. Knowledge of regional Australia, the national decarbonisation agenda, and related academic and policy debates. Good organisational and project management skills. Experience in writing for academic and policy audiences. Experience in conducting qualitative research in/on industrial settings. Existing networks with institutions, industries and communities relevant to the study. Desirable Experience in conducting qualitative research in/on industrial settings. Existing networks with institutions, industries and communities relevant to the study. Benefits and Funding Funding for fieldwork across Australia, support to attend conferences, and career and writing mentoring via Prof. Gibson and the Laureate programme's international advisory board. Eligibility You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre‐employment Checks Your employment is conditional upon completion of all required pre‐employment or background checks satisfactory to the University, and ongoing compliance with relevant clearances and background check requirements. Failure to meet these may result in termination of employment. EEO Statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qlc8f