Job no: 0024017
Location: Parkville Role type: Role type: Full time; Continuing (research contingent) (tenure track)
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/School: Melbourne Institute for Applied Economic and Social Research Salary: Level B – $114,645 – $136,136 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
Level C – $140,433 – $161,926 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
- Develop research capacity for the economic analysis of social issues
- Be a part of this unique partnership between the Melbourne Institute and the Brotherhood of St Laurence
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, discounts on public transport, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role The Melbourne Institute and the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) are currently seeking to appoint a researcher with a strong interest in social policy and expertise in labour economics as a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow. The appointee will be employed by the University of Melbourne.
The appointee will develop the capacity of the BSL for the economic analysis of social issues while allowing the Melbourne Institute to further develop its role in applied social policy research. The Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow will provide research support on various projects within the Melbourne Institute with a focus on research relating to poverty, inequality and social welfare and the impact of climate change.
The title of the position acknowledges the close personal relationship which existed between Professor Ronald Henderson, the founding director of the Melbourne Institute, and the BSL.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing a program of research aimed at providing policy advice to address the economic and social exclusion of disadvantages Australians
- Participating in and contributing to the Brotherhood of St. Laurence's Social Policy and Research Centre team
- Preparing research proposals for submissions to external funding bodies to build research capacity
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.
Who We Are Looking For We're looking for someone with academic research excellence in labour economics, economics of education and skills formation, social security and taxation, and/or applied economic and social policy. You should possess extensive expertise in the quantitative analysis of microeconomic data and the ability to work effectively with external clients in government, business, and community sectors. For the Senior Research Fellow position, you should have a strong track record in applied research, with publications in refereed journals and/or policy publications, and be able to present research findings and policy implications in an accessible manner to diverse audiences. Join our team and make a real impact on poverty, inequality, and social welfare.
You will also have:
- A PhD in economics or equivalent
- An interest and ability to support the media and lobbying work of the BSL based on research results and policy implications
- An ability to work as part of a research team, and to supervise the junior members of staff to meet the aims and deadlines of a project
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached Position Description.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
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The Melbourne Institute is a research-only department within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. It is Australia’s leading and longest standing research institute in the field of economics, undertaking cutting-edge research into key issues relevant to modern economic and social policy.
The Melbourne Institute has a core faculty of some 40 academics and academic specialists, a team of research staff that include expertise in data science and analytics, a team of professional/administrative staff that support the mission and operations of the department, honorary fellows and PhD students. Reflecting the standards of research excellence achieved at the Melbourne Institute, staff are expected to publish in internationally acclaimed peer reviewed journals and to lead the public debate on economic and social policy.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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Application Process
The successful candidate(s) will be expected to start in the second half of 2023 or early in 2024 (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.
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.