Research Fellow – Beyond The Resource Curse

Job no: 0062105
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time; Fixed term for 2 years
Faculty: Architecture, Building and Planning
Salary: Level A – $80,258 – 108,906 p.a. p.a. plus 17% super

About the Role
The Research Fellow will collaborate closely with Chief Investigators on the ARC Discovery Project DP230101145, focusing on understanding and addressing uneven development patterns associated with copper mining in Australia, Chile, and Zambia. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, engaging stakeholders, analyzing data, and contributing to research publications. This role offers the opportunity for broader academic collaboration and publication beyond the project scope, aiming to generate insights for improving local economic development outcomes in mining communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake research including data gathering, management and analysis in primarily qualitative forms.
• Assist in the development and coordination of project events and activities
• Disseminate research findings via high quality scholarly presentations and written publications

Who We Are Looking For
You will possess a proven track record in fostering strong relationships with co-researchers, partners, and participants, along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, you will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, meeting deadlines and achieving project objectives. Strong academic writing and verbal communication skills, coupled with excellent organisational and project management abilities, are essential for success in this role.

You will also have:

• A PhD degree in an area associated with economic, urban or social geography or planning.
• Research capacity commensurate with opportunity, as demonstrated by a record of publications and participation in research projects and grants
• High level research skills, with demonstrated experience in conducting: literature searches; policy evaluation/analysis; in-depth interviews, and surveys

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. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

About - Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/about

The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning is the leading educational and research institution in the Asia-Pacific region addressing the design and realisation of environments. It actively seeks to extend the linkages between education, research and practice in the built environment, and maintains excellent and extensive relationships with members of the built environment professions, government, professional associations and the wider community.

The Faculty has over 200 staff and 3000 students, one third of whom are international. It is responsible for the undergraduate Bachelor of Design degree, and offers majors in architecture, landscape architecture, property, construction, and urban planning.

The Faculty’s graduate school, the Melbourne School of Design (MSD), teaches accredited masters courses across the professional disciplines of Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Property, Urban Design and Urban Planning.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Fahim Farzad via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description