Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow, Climate Change Adaptation

• Full time
• Fixed Term
  • Start date: 1st May 2023
  • End date: 1st May 2026
• Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• Salary:
  • Level B: $100,480 - $118,659 plus 17% superannuation
  • Level C: $122,297 - $140,478 plus 17% superannuation 

About the position

This position is part of a Strategic Academic Recruitment Initiative by La Trobe University to build research capacity in climate change research and action. It is a key part of the La Trobe Climate Change Adaptation Lab (LTCCAL) which is launching in March 2023. The aim of the Lab is to advance rigorous research, learning and knowledge exchange on climate change adaptation. It will be located within the Department of Social Inquiry within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Expertise in climate change adaptation and/or related fields
• Track record of research success
• Enthusiasm for collaborative, impactful research.

Duties will include:

• Conduct and lead innovative and high impact collaborative research and publications
• Help obtain external research funding
• Co-supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR), honours and postgraduate students
• Actively engage and build partnerships with industry and government
• Be involved in professional activities including conferences and seminars
• Contribute to knowledge transfer at a nationally significant level
• Contribute to Department, College and University activities.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 5th March 2023

Position Enquiries:  Kathryn Holmes via email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD - Research Fellow Climate Change Adaptation.pdf

 PD - Senior Research Fellow Climate Change Adaptation .pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.