Seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to Join the Wealth Inequality in Australia projectPart time 0.5 FTE, fixed term until 31 December 2026Academic Level A, Step 6 $109,301 Pro-rata + 17% superannuationAbout the opportunityThe School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Sydney is looking to appoint a 0.5 FTE Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work with Lisa Adkins, Martijn Konings, Stephen Whelan, and Dan Woodman (University of Melbourne) on their ARC funded Discovery Project Wealth Inequality in Australia: Sources and Solutions.The project aims to investigate the causes and consequences of asset price inflation and increasing inequalities in asset-based wealth in Australia. It expects to generate significant new knowledge about the evolution of asset-based inequality and about how the increasing concentration of asset ownership is shaping the life opportunities of young people. Expected outcomes include the identification of policy options available to mitigate the negative impact of asset inflation and growing wealth inequality.The post-doctoral research associate will primarily be involved in the strand of the project focused on policy analysis. Responsibilities may include literature analysis, archival research, conducting interviews with industry and government actors, and the analysis of interview data. The post-doctoral research associate will be expected to work closely with the other research associates engaged in the project and assist with day-to-day project management. The preferred start date is 6th January 2025.About youPhD or other higher degree in sociology, political economy, or cognate fieldUnderstanding of the institutional structure of Australian social and economic policyInterest in undertaking policy-relevant researchSkills in the collection, coding, and analysis of qualitative dataExperience conducting original research and/or engaging in scholarly activityInterest in collaborative academic writingSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability, and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to applyApplications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Rachel Strong Recruitment Operations by email at . Questions about the project and specific responsibilities can be directed to CloseWednesday 27 November 2024 11:59 PM#J-18808-Ljbffr