The Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research, a research only department in the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne seeks an enthusiastic, motivated labour economist with research expertise in applied (empirical) economic and social research. The successful candidate expected to demonstrate strong applied (empirical) econometric skills.
The position is research-only and classified as Level B Research Fellow, (equivalent to a tenure track Assistant Professor position in North America).
The position is being offered on a continuing (tenure-track) basis contingent upon research funding. Confirmation of continuing status (granting of tenure) is to occur within five years of initial appointment.
This position is partly funded by the Melbourne node of the Centre of Excellence on Children and Families over the Life Course” or Life Course Centre (LCC).
The Research Fellow position suits applicants who are about to complete their PhD or have recently completed their PhD. Candidates should possess strong applied econometric skills (especially as applied to the analysis of longitudinal survey data and cross-section and panel administrative data) with evidence of or the potential to publish in leading general and field-specific economics journals. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in engaging in policy-relevant research and in disseminating this research to a broad range of audiences.
All staff members are expected to work on directed and independent research projects that lead to high quality peer-reviewed research publications and that influence policy and practice by government and industry.
The Melbourne Institute is a non-teaching academic department with approximately 50 academic researchers that is housed in the Faculty of Business and Economics. The Melbourne Institute has an outstanding and dynamic research environment, supported by access to high quality survey and administrative data, and with opportunities to run field experiments and engage in primary data collection. The Melbourne Institute is considered the pre-eminent institute in Australia for applied economics research. The Institute maintains a collegial and co-operative culture that expects academic excellence as well as policy-relevant research activities that may lead to better policies and practices.
The University of Melbourne is ranked number one in Australia and considered one of the top forty universities in the world. The city of Melbourne is consistently ranked by the Economist as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
The Melbourne Institute offers internationally competitive salaries and benefits, and a stimulating work environment.
Location of the job: Melbourne Institute, Faculty of Business and Economics, 111 Barry Street, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Application Process
The successful candidate(s) will be expected to start between January and August 2022 (subject to obtaining an appropriate visa to work within Australia, if required).
Please note that applications will be prioritised for those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions.
All applications should include a cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in working at the Melbourne Institute, a C.V., a job-market paper, and three letters of reference.
For further details and the position description (search Job number - 0026054), please visit the University of Melbourne webpage at http://jobs.unimelb.edu.au/caw/en/listing/.
Only applications made online via the EconJobMarket will be considered. Please do not apply via the University of Melbourne website.
Applications will be accepted until 1 January 2022.
However we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed and considered starting 1 November 2021.
For more information on the Melbourne Institute, please visit www.melbourneinstitute.unimelb.edu.au
For all enquiries, please contact: Professor Roger Wilkins via email at melbinst-recruitment@unimelb.edu.au