Job no: 0062574 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until December 2026 Faculty: Arts School: Social and Political Sciences Salary: Level A.6 - A.8 - $105,518 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role The School of Social and Political Sciences is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within the Initiative for Peacebuilding, on a fixed-term basis until December 2026.
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will join a dynamic Faculty, School, and philanthropically supported Research Initiative dedicated to multidisciplinary research, engagement, and education aimed at advancing peacebuilding and conflict prevention in the Indo-Pacific region.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the Initiative's primary research streams: (1) enhancing the role of conflict prevention and peacebuilding in Australian foreign policy and (2) innovations in advancing knowledge and practice in peacebuilding.
Your work will play a crucial role in shaping these areas and supporting the Initiative's broader goals from an Australian non-government perspective through a program of research, training, and engagement activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the Initiative's research and administration and actively promote the Initiative's research outcomes via different channels, including conferences and academic publications. The successful applicant should demonstrate capability to conduct fieldwork and data collection/analysis and be able to work collaboratively and collegially with fellow academics within the research team and with non-academic partners.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team - The School of Social and Political Sciences The appointee will join the School of Social and Political Sciences, which is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia and internationally. The School's aim is to redefine the world and change what matters, and our work is underpinned by the values of intellectual freedom, integrity, diversity, environmental sustainability and social justice. We value collegiality and active citizenship and are committed to contributing strongly to public and institutional life, and to providing an engaged and distinctive social science and arts education for our students.
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
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Applications close: 23 JUNE 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description:0062574Postdoctoral Research Fellow Initiative for PeacebuildingPD.pdf
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Further Opportunities!
This opportunity is one of multiple exciting roles currently available within the Initiative for Peacebuilding in the School of Social and Political Sciences.
Applicants are highly encouraged to explore all positions, and apply to all deemed suitable – follow the links to discover more.
Advertised: 27 May 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time