- Fixed Term Contract Full-Time ending 3 years from commencement
- $80,552 - $108,683 (ALA) $114,307 - 135,408 (ALB) + 17% Superannuation
- Based at Bentley Campus WA
Job Reference: 987915
For more details and to apply, please visit the following link: https://staff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/?ja-job=723272
About The Role:
An exciting opportunity is available for a Level A and/or Level B academic with strong econometrics, data science, analytical, and statistical modelling skills to contribute to a research project on the Impact of Institutions on Violence Against Women (VAW) at the Curtin University Node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW). The project aims to build an evidence base to understand how different institutional configurations and policies can help prevent VAW. As part of a team, you will work with CEVAW Partner Investigators and Organisations and make use of secondary and primary survey and administrative datasets. This innovative role offers the opportunity to make original contributions to research, fieldwork, data collection, data management and stakeholder engagements.
Job Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you must have a doctoral qualification in economics or a related social science discipline. You should demonstrate extensive quantitative, problem-solving, statistical and analytical skills, and research interests in areas relevant to the project, including gender, development, political economy, institutions, culture, policy analysis and evaluation. Demonstrated experience in addressing issues related to the project in the Indo-Pacific region (e.g., Indonesia, Vietnam and Fiji) would be advantageous.
Your track record should include high-quality published research in economics or related disciplines. Your commitment to securing external funding underscores your proactive approach. You should possess strong mentoring and leadership skills, supporting both research staff and higher degree research students effectively. Your proficiency in manuscript preparation and articulate communication sets you apart. Your collegial demeanour ensures a positive workplace dynamic, enhancing collaborative efforts among colleagues.
You should excel in collaborative interdisciplinary teams while have a proven ability to work independently, consistently meeting team project deadlines. Proficiency in, and willingness to develop further capacity in interdisciplinary and Indigenous-centered research methodologies is expected.
Some Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to ongoing research projects.
- Conduct research and produce papers and reports.
- Prepare publications, presentations, and reports.
- Maintain a high-quality publication record.
- Co-supervise research-support staff.
- Co-supervise CEVAW HDR students.
- Contribute to research proposal submissions.
- Attend professional activities.
- Perform administrative functions.
- Occasionally contribute to CEVAW’s research training and ethics programs.
- Occasionally contribute to teaching and learning programs within the Faculty of Business and Law
- Attend regular meetings and be a member of committees.
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Act as a leading example of the University’s and CEVAW’s Code of Conduct and demonstrate fairness in behaviour, actions, and communication., ethics and professionalism
Essential Criteria:
- A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline.
- Evidence of a record of research outputs/creative works in high quality refereed journals/outlets consistent with the discipline.
- Evidence of quality and impact of research outputs/creative works including journal ranking, citation indices, patents awarded, reputation and standing of publishing house or other outlets, independent review from distinguished scholars or critics, or equivalent esteem measures as appropriate to the discipline.
- Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.
About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. 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 - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role, only in limited situations will visa sponsorship be considered.
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Updated Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- A document addressing the Essential criteria for the role
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A job market paper
Contact Details:
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Astghik Mavisakalyan, Curtin University Node lead of CEVAW at astghik.mavisakalyan@curtin.edu.au
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications Close: Saturday 10th of May 2025
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
To apply, visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/job-vacancies/?ja-job=723272. (See posting for details.)