ARC CEVAW Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $110,162 - $124,903 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to three years)

• A chance to contribute to collaborative and meaningful research by working with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women (CEVAW).
• Fantastic opportunity to work with the International Relations Department, the oldest kind in Australia and celebrating their 75th Anniversary.
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep.

About Us
The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship about the region. The Bell School, one of four Schools that make up CAP, aims to be the world’s leading centre for the study of International Relations and the Asia-Pacific.
The IR Department is the oldest of its kind in Australia and will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2024. The IR Department is known for its blending of theoretical and empirical work, especially on Asia and the Pacific. Scholars in the department work on a wide range of themes, including Peace and Conflict studies, forced migration, the women, peace and security agenda, war and revolution, and changing patterns of world order, both historical and contemporary.
This Research Fellow position is based in the Department of International Relations. The Department currently has 20 permanent Faculty, over 30 PhD students and around 100 MA students, and is responsible for post-graduate degrees in International Relations, Diplomacy, and, from January 2024, Peace and Conflict Studies. Colleagues in the Department also teach into several undergraduate programmes.
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women (CEVAW) is the world’s first Centre to tackle the full range of forms of violence against women in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. CEVAW aims to transform our understanding of the problem by examining the structural drivers that cause and compound violence against women (VAW), and pioneering new, evidence-based approaches to inform trajectory-altering practice and policy. CEVAW will generate fundamental knowledge on the causes of violence, the contexts in which it occurs, and the most effective and efficient responses. This interdisciplinary research will be data-driven, Indigenous-centred and co-designed with partners. CEVAW brings together over 40 world-leading experts to develop scalable approaches to eliminate violence against women across the legal, security, economic, health, and political systems of Australia and the region. Headquartered at Monash University, CEVAW comprises 13 chief investigators at six Australian institutions, 45 partner investigators and over 100 HDR students and postdoctoral fellows. By building strategic and strong partnerships with Australian and international research institutions and partner organisations, CEVAW will translate research into innovative tools and strengthened capacity to drive the elimination of violence against women. With almost $50M investment from the ARC and contributing organisations, CEVAW is poised to make a significant, global impact.
At CEVAW, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe and supportive environment free from discrimination and marginalisation that upholds the principles of respect, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to research that is anti-colonial and a policy of zero tolerance of racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny and all forms of bullying and harassment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions. Together with our partners we will create a VAW community knowledge prevention network across the Indo-Pacific and globally that can translate research into policy change. We will focus on community-level and community-led engagements on VAW and displacement across the Indo-Pacific through action research. The research projects from ANU node will operate in collaboration with Indigenous and other minoritised scholars, creators, innovators and communities across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
The Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow, for three years. The successful candidate is expected to make outstanding contributions to research in CEVAW, especially, the ANU node on migration, displacement, and trafficking.
As a full-time member of the IR Department and CEVAW research node on migration, displacement, and trafficking, the Research Fellow will have significant opportunities to develop their scholarly profile and professional experience in what is a highly collegial, supportive, intellectually stimulating environment.
The Research Fellow will have responsibility for leading research on ‘extreme violence in protracted displacement settings and the experiences of Rohingya women and girls across Southeast Asia’. The Research Fellow will work closely with the Node Lead Investigator, and in partnership with CEVAW Partner Investigators and Organisations, and key duties will also include:

• Leading the fieldwork, data collection, and data management across multiple sites in Southeast Asia
• Research Ethics Training and development of specific module

The successful candidate will also contribute to the intellectual and professional environment of the Department, for example by presenting papers at seminars and participating in departmental events. Given that this is a three year position, it is unlikely that the successful candidate will be asked to take up a formal service position. However, they will be expected to carry out roles that enhance the professional activities of CEVAW and the Department, alongside their contributions to research and education. 
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will hold a PhD in International Relations or a related discipline. They will have a developing record of outstanding scholarly publications in the fields of International Relations and/or Global Politics, Human Rights, International Law, alongside a proven track-record of research in sexual and gender-based violence. We are particularly interested in someone with specialism in humanitarian emergencies, violence against women and girls in displacement and trafficking contexts, and who has a familiarity with global/local nuances of humanitarian protection work with civil society actors. We are looking for someone with the capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues – both academic and professional and partner organisations in Australia and in the Indo-Pacific region.
Experience working with refugee and asylum-seekers collaboratively, diplomatically and effectively on sensitive and confidential issues is highly desirable.
Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a deep commitment to indigenous approaches and gender-sensitive issues.
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Professor Bina D’Costa, CEVAW Research Node Lead and Chief Investigator at ANU- [email protected]
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.
ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion .
In particular, the ANU actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected] .  
How to Apply
When applying for this role, please upload the following documents:

• A covering letter that outlines your suitability for the position. Please ensure that the letter directly address the selection criteria.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), including the names and contact details of three referees. If your CV does not include referees, you can provide this information online when prompted in the application form.
• Two writing samples, such as articles, selections from longer book and PhD projects, and book chapters. These samples may be already published or in draft. Taken together, the two samples should not exceed 25,000 words.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.