Laureate Postdoctoral Fellow - Evacuations in International Law: Disasters, Conflict and Humanitarian Crises

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

• Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 3 years (35-hour week)
• Remuneration: $106,337 + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Kensington, NSW (with the option of hybrid working arrangements)
• Two Laureate Postdoctoral Fellows to commence from July 2024

About us

UNSW Law & Justice is a top-ranking faculty and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for 50 years.        

We ranked 13th globally for Law in the 2023 QS World University Rankings and 24th in the Employer Reputation category by subject. UNSW climbed in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, placing 20th worldwide for Law. In the most recent round of research excellence rankings, UNSW received an ERA rating of 5 for Law, the highest possible score.       

We're inspired by principles of justice and our staff are grounded in well-established legal skills. UNSW Law & Justice is committed to social justice and to making a difference in this world.  

Why the Role Matters

The Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship on 'Evacuations in International Law: Disasters, Conflict and Humanitarian Crises' is a five-year research program directed by Scientia Professor Jane McAdam AO . It is based at the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law in the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney.

The Laureate Postdoctoral Fellows will have a unique opportunity to be part of a world-leading and agenda-setting research program. The program will consider the range of contexts in which evacuations are used - from disasters to conflict to pandemics - to provide the first sustained, integrated legal analysis of how evacuations are carried out, and to ensure that ad hoc responses are replaced with systematic, sustainable solutions that safeguard people's lives and livelihoods.

The Laureate Postdoctoral Fellows will undertake independent research, writing and fieldwork within the Laureate research program and will also collaborate with other members of the Laureate team. Laureate Postdoctoral Fellows may have the opportunity to co-supervise doctoral students and to organize roundtables, workshops and other events. Some domestic and international travel will be required.

The Laureate Postdoctoral Fellows will report to Professor Jane McAdam and will have no direct reports.

Accountabilities

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

• Conduct high-quality individual and collaborative research on evacuations and international law, with a particular focus on conflict or disasters.
• Disseminate research by presenting and publishing academic papers in refereed international journals, edited books, reports and submissions, and conduct research towards an independently authored monograph.
• Disseminate research findings at national and international conferences and in the media.
• Co-design and manage intellectual streams within the Laureate research program, including research activities with international collaborators.
• Assist with the coordination of research activities and actively contribute to research outputs to meet project milestones.
• Participate in regular program meetings and undertake other research and administration activities as required.
• Undertake fieldwork to contribute to the team’s understanding and analysis of evacuations in particular contexts.

Skills and Experience:

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

• A PhD in international refugee law, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, or international disaster law, ideally with a particular focus on displacement or mobility. Applications from people with lived experience of displacement are encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of high-quality research outputs, publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity, with potential for agenda-setting contributions.
• Potential to speak at high-quality scholarly meetings, panels, symposia and conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

To learn more about this position, and to view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.   

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:    

• 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)   

How to Apply

Please submit a document (max 3 pages) addressing how you meet the requirements of this position, together with your CV, and complete your application online before 11:30pm Sydney time on Tuesday, 20th February 2024.

Get in Touch

For any role-related queries, please contact:

Professor Jane McAdam AO

Scientia Professor of Law and Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow

Director, Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
[email protected]

For any recruitment-related queries, please contact:

Persa Tzakis   

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant   

[email protected]    

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

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.   

Advertised:22 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:20 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time