Early Career Research Fellow - School of Art and Design

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Work type:part time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Post Doctoral Research Associate

• Employment Type:  Part time – 7 hours per week
• Duration: up to 12 months
• Remuneration: Level B from $112,679 full time equivalent + 17% superannuation
• Location: Paddington Campus (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW School of Art and Design

The School of Art and Design is a leading school with a focus on media innovation and emerging technologies, committed to artistic and academic excellence and innovative creative practice and research. We aspire to be a world leader in educating artists, designers and digital media creators. 

Our school encourages pioneering approaches to the creation and understanding of art and design that will impact the social, technological and environmental issues of our time. We support experimentation and exploration, fostering collaboration across the humanities, social sciences, science and engineering. 

Using the latest teaching methods, underpinned by leading-edge technology and an innovative learning environment, we hope to inspire a new generation of creative thinkers. Our programs are based in studio practice and are industry relevant, while our pioneering research programs range from immersive interactive environments to Indigenous knowledge and global issues. 

About the Role

The School of Art and Design is piloting a new fellowship program aiming to develop future research leaders and research productivity in priority areas, currently Environmental Art or eco-aesthetics, Sustainable design, and Decolonial strategies in Museology.

The 2024 fellowships will be offered at 0.2FTE for a period of up to 12 months and comprise 80% research and 20% service and engagement. There will be an expectation of developing a competitive application for an external funding scheme such as the Australian Research Council’s DECRA fellowships by the completion of the 2024 ECR fellowship term (e.g. November 2024 for DECRA). A mentoring plan will be developed with each fellow to ensure access to appropriate grant writing advice and professional development opportunities both within and beyond the School. A small grant to fund research costs will be made available to Fellows through the School’s research support scheme, to be spent by November 2024.

The successful fellows will report to the Head of School and work closely with the School’s Directors of Research.

Accountabilities

Specific accountabilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Engage in individual and collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
• Develop applications for competitive funding with the input of senior colleagues and mentors, with a particular focus on developing a competitive proposal for an externally funded research fellowship.
• Develop manuscripts for publication with high quality outlets appropriate to area of research.
• Contribute to Early Career Academic Network and relevant research and practice symposia.
• Contribute to other relevant School activities in agreement with the Head of School
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct .

About you

Skills and Experience required for this role include (but are not limited to):

• PhD or equivalent tertiary degree in either Environmental Art or eco-aesthetics, Sustainable design, or Decolonial strategies in Museology.
• Strong record of academic achievement including publications in relevant outlets and plan to attract competitive research funding.
• Demonstrated understanding of the requirements for achieving research excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to propose new experimental and conceptual approaches in area of expertise.
• Proven commitment to working positively and cooperatively in a teaching and research environment.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Benefits and Culture:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• 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)

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

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before 9am on Friday 16th February 2024. In your application, please upload a 2-page document outlining how your skills and experience align with the skills and experience as detailed in the position description.

A copy of the Position Description can be found below the ad.

Get in Touch:

For any position related queries please contact:

Edward Scheer

Head of School, Art & Design, School of Art & Design

[email protected]

For any recruitment related questions please contact:

Persa Tzakis

[email protected]

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.

Advertised:18 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:16 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time