Postdoctoral Fellow - Sociology - School of Social Sciences

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

• Employment Type: Fixed term full time – 35 hours per week                        
• Duration: 2.5 years
• Remuneration: Level A from $85,305 + 17% superannuation
• Location: Kensington campus in NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why Your Role Matters:

This Post Doctoral Research Fellow position within the School of Social Sciences links to a dynamic and energetic research program. The research program undertakes qualitative and quantitative research focusing on contemporary experiences of care and caring, working with leading academic and industry-based researchers to improve understandings of care transitions.

As the Research Fellow you will primarily work with academic and partner investigators on a project funded by an Australian Research Council Linkage Project Grant “When caring ends”, that explores the experiences of informal carers, and the conditions in which transitions out of caring occurs. The Linkage project aims to generate new knowledge to address the unmet needs of former carers, as well as benefit current carers and their care recipients by bringing practice and policy attention to the circumstances that sustain caring relationships and wellbeing over time.

The position reports to the Chief Investigator/Project Lead and has no direct reports.

Accountabilities

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

• Support and coordinate the overall administration and delivery of the project tasks
• Contribute independently and as a team member to undertake activities to deliver the project and related research, ensuring accurate and timely action to ensure project milestones are met. Accountabilities are including but not limited to:
  • Oversee and coordinate data management to standards required for ethical conduct of study
  • Support data management and tasks related to the day-to-day running of the project
  • Conduct and lead literature reviews
  • Coordinate and liaise with partner organisations in the recruitment of participants
  • Conduct data collection, as it relates to the research project including in-depth interviews, timeline mapping, focus groups, workshops using cultural probes techniques
  • Support and contribute to the analysis of large amounts of qualitative data (and quantitative data as appropriately trained)
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels, by contributing to academic and non-academic publications, presenting to end users at conferences, meetings and workshops are relevant to the project.
• Maintain high levels of organisation and planning to deliver research outputs and engagement activities.

About you

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

• A PhD (or near completion PhD) in the social sciences (preferably sociology, anthropology, social work) or a discipline closely related.
• Experience working on complex and/or sensitive research projects and delivering outputs in a timely manner.
• Experience working with qualitative research methods and approaches to data collection and fieldwork. (including interview schedules, participant recruitment, informed consent, in-depth interviews, data management).
• Experience analysing interview data using appropriate methods, such as thematic analysis or other techniques.
• Relevant knowledge and expertise in contemporary sociological approaches and social theory, particularly in relation to qualitative analysis.

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. 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. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Please note, visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

To view the comprehensive list of the responsibilities and the skills and experience please refer to the position description. A copy of the position description can be found below the job ad at jobs@unsw.

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.

To be considered please upload your CV and a document (up to 3 pages) addressing how your skills and experience aligns with the selection criteria and submit your application online before Sunday 31st March at 11:30pm (Sydney time).

Get in Touch:

Persa Tzakis

Talent Acquisition Consultant

[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 LGBTQIA+ 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:04 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:31 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time