"Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow"

Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow

Job no: 526226

Work type: part time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Post Doctoral Research Associate, Senior Research Associate

• Employment Type: 3-Year Contract, Part-Time (17.5 Hours Per Week)
• Remuneration: $88,290 - $117,718 (Pro Rata) + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Research Fellow will be based in the UNSW School of the Arts and Media and will collaborate closely with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making and Society (ADM+S) at UNSW, University of Sydney Law School, and Melbourne Law School. The Fellow will contribute to two closely connected projects: ‘The Regulatory Project’ and ‘Automated Decision Making, Ecosystems and Multispecies Relationships.’ Across the two projects, the Fellow will be responsible for conducting research and analysing in-depth the challenges and possibilities for communicating the ecological implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated digital technologies, as well as regulatory responses to them. The Fellow will lead and collaborate on research that contributes to the development of an ‘ADM + Ecosystems Playbook’ for organisations seeking to implement automated decision-making technologies. The Fellow will also contribute to submission writing in relation to the regulation of AI and other automated systems.

The Research Fellow will be based in the UNSW School of the Arts and Media and will collaborate closely with the ADM+S Centre at UNSW, University of Sydney Law School, and Melbourne Law School. All Centre Research Fellows have access to the ADM+S’s research training and professional development opportunities, international visiting fellowships and exchanges (travel arrangements permitting), and the Centre’s network of industry partners.

The role of Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to A/Prof Michael Richardson and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Conduct high-quality research relevant to the objectives of the Regulatory Project and ADM, Ecosystems and Multispecies Relationships Project, both independently and as part of project teams
• Prepare and publish research outcomes in relevant high-quality refereed journals, reports and/or books
• Present research outcomes at seminars, conferences and industry meetings, and engage with external stakeholders
• Contribute to public understanding and debate through media, industry and/or policy engagement
• Contribute actively to the School of the Arts and Media and ARC Centre research culture, including participation in research collaboration and community-building
• Assist in the day-to-day management of research projects

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• 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.
• Research or professional expertise in environmental communication, or the environmental humanities, with experience in policy, law, or regulation particularly welcome.
• 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.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

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: 

• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Apply via the application portal before the 27th of August at 11:30pm. Please submit your CV & a cover letter that addresses your suitability in relation to each of the points listed in ‘skills and experience’ section above.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

(Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply online via the application portal).

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.

Position Description

Advertised: 06 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 27 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time