Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $107,475 - $121,857 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term, for up to 24 months

• Carry out research on the responsible governance of satellite data, including how this data contributes to public policy on water, and support an innovative agenda on space governance
• Enjoy generous benefits, including 17% superannuation
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep
• Be a part of Australia’s #1 university

About Us
The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement in Asia and the Pacific through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) is one of four Schools in CAP.

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The Crawford School of Public Policy is one of the world’s leading public policy schools, and is the University's focal point for contributing to public policy research, education and policy impact. Its graduate programs have trained many of the region’s leaders, and its research has impacted on policy making. Public policy scholarship at Crawford School is characterized by high quality, policy-relevant research across a range of disciplines.

The Resources, Environment and Development (RE&D) program at the Crawford School carries out research and teaching focused on the social and economic aspects of environmental and resource management in Australia and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. RE&D brings together a group of leading academics from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including anthropology, geography, economics, political science, and environmental studies. The group has two strong Masters programs in Environmental Management and Development, as well as Climate Change, which it aims to renew and extend in the coming years. It also teaches into other Crawford and ANU postgraduate programs.

The Opportunity
This position is part of a collaborative project with between the RE&D program and the Australian Centre for Space Governance (ACSG), which is a national centre of humanities expertise to support Australia’s space capacity.

The mission of the ACSG is to advocate for Australia’s interests in space in the 21st century and to support the Australian community to understand and advance Australia's interests in space in the 21st century. It does so through three key pillars:

•  Serve the nation's space law and governance needs
•  Provide space law and governance education nationally
•  Produce interdisciplinary research to solve national and global space governance challenges

The Research Fellow will contribute to a research agenda through a project led by the ACGS, on the responsible governance of Earth observation satellite data, including undertaking research on data integrity monitoring and wider governance issues in the space sector.

Our Ideal Candidate
We welcome applications from scholars with an interest in governance of freshwater resources in Australia and South-East Asia and/or an interest in Indigenous governance of waters, and an interest in or a desire to learn more about satellite data governance and the challenges and opportunities in the wider field of space governance.  Given the nature of the role, the ideal candidate is an independent researcher who embraces interdisciplinary perspectives and works well in small teams.

While this is a research-intensive role, all academic staff within the College are expected to undertake work in three areas of academic activity - education (teaching and learning), research and service (including outreach). The allocation of time to each area will reflect relative opportunities within the School and/or discipline, as well as individual appointment situations. This expectation applies regardless of the level of appointment, the type of appointment an academic holds, or the part of the University in which an academic may have begun their career at ANU.

What we offer

• A supportive work environment that will nurture your career and assist you in further developing your research and knowledge mobilisation skills
• The opportunity to work with world-class researchers and build networks with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefits

Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Dr Cassandra Steer, E: [email protected]

Selection Process Timeline

• Applications close at midnight on 31 January 2024
• We anticipate interviewing shortlisted candidates in February 2024
• All applicants will be contacted and advised of the outcome of their applications

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [email protected]  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.