EconJobMarket®

The Opportunity

This role provides support in conducting independent and collaborative research, contributing to publications, and presenting findings at seminars and conferences. The position includes participating in professional and academic meetings, offering guidance to postgraduate students, and managing minor administrative and teaching-related tasks.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and a proven track record in producing high-quality research publications in econometrics or related fields. You will possess the ability to solve complex statistical problems, show advanced computer literacy with proficiency in relevant software, and display excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will also bring expertise in nonlinear time series, panel data models, and ideally, orthogonal expansions of stochastic processes.

This is a two-year fixed-term role. Salary range is $105,293- $113,025 (plus 17% employer superannuation). The successful applicant is anticipated to start from the beginning of 2026.

About Monash University

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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Key Selection Criteria:

Education/Qualifications

1. The appointee will have a doctoral qualification in econometrics/statistics or a closely related field

Knowledge and Skills

2. Demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills; including a track record of refereed research publications in the relevant fields

3. Ability to solve complex econometric/statistical problems by using discretion, innovation and exercise diagnostic skills and/or expertise

4. Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and set and meet deadlines

5. Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to produce clear, succinct reports and documents

6. A demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling

7. A demonstrated capacity to work in a collegiate manner with other staff in the workplace

8. Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency in the production of high level work using computational software, with the capability and willingness to learn new packages as appropriate

9. A demonstrated research record of experience and knowledge to work on challenging topics in nonlinear time series and panel data models

10. Knowledge and technical skills in developing orthogonal expansions of stochastic processes would be desirable

To Apply

All applicants must provide:

(i) a detailed CV;

(ii) one example of research output;

(iii) two letters of recommendation;

(iv) one document addressing key selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted via econjobmarket.org.

If you have any inquiries, please contact Professor Jiti Gao (jiti.gao@monash.edu).