Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Trinity College Theological School, founded in 1877, is an Anglican (Episcopal) Theological School that represents the diversity and inclusive character of Anglican tradition, committed to the proclamation of the gospel, the celebration of the sacraments, the life of the church, and the dynamic character of historic Christianity.
Trinity College Theological School wishes to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow to undertake a sustained research project to complement and strengthen the School's research profile.
The incumbent must have completed a doctoral degree in theology or related discipline in the last five years and be able to demonstrate capacity for high-level research, as well as possessing good organisational skills. You will be expected to work towards publication of at least two peer-reviewed articles per year and make considerable progress towards the production of a scholarly monograph. While researchers from all theological and related disciplines are welcome to apply, the School has identified the following three areas as its research priorities with the proposed research project ideally falling within these fields:
Interreligious/Interfaith Dialogue Comparative Theology World Religions The position is full-time or a minimum of 0.8 work fraction (depending on the successful candidate's preference) for a fixed period of two (2) years. The successful candidate will be given a desk in the research room and is expected to contribute to the intellectual, liturgical, and community life of the Theological School and Trinity College more largely.
Salary Range: FTE base salary of $95,000 plus 17.5% leave loading and 11.5% superannuation.
Contract Term: Two-year appointment commencing 3 February 2025.
Enquiries: The Rev'd Dr Robert Derrenbacker, Dean, Trinity College Theological School
Email: To be considered for this position, please ensure that you include a cover letter, current copy of your cv and your response to the key selection criteria as set out in the position description which includes a 1,000-word statement outlining the intended research project, including timelines, plans for research collaboration, and publication.
Applications close at 5:00 pm Friday, 25 October 2024. Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTI.

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