Role type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Fixed term until 31 January 2029
Faculty: Education
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super
Lead an ARC Discovery project on slow emergencies / shape youth-focused education policy responses / build a strong publication profile
Apply now to drive innovative qualitative research with young people and policy makers on urgent slow emergencies.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
In this postdoctoral role, you will drive the day-to-day delivery of qualitative research on the ‘slow emergencies’ of climate change, AI and pandemics and young people’s futures in education policy.
You will design and deliver interviews and participatory forums with young people and policy makers across Australia.
You will strengthen your academic profile through high-quality publications, presentations and contributions to grant development.
What you will deliver:
Drive the day-to-day planning, delivery and continuous improvement of qualitative research activities, including interviews and in-person and online participatory forums on slow emergencies.
Collaboratively produce high-quality publications, presentations and other project outputs.
Advance effective relationships, including with research target audiences to establish networks for data collection and research impact.
Support project governance through workplan monitoring, progress reporting, and robust records and data management.
Mentor and coordinate research assistants, graduate and youth researchers, and contribute to related funding proposals.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a PhD in education or a related social science completed within the last five years.
Demonstrate a strong record of peer-reviewed publications relative to opportunity and career stage.
Apply advanced qualitative methods in comparative studies and/or research with young people or policy makers.
Manage complex research projects, timelines and competing priorities with strong organisational and planning skills.
Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary research teams and communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders.
Contribute expertise in slow emergencies, education policy, climate change, AI or young people’s mental health.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Faculty of Education
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