Ref 4155/24 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Western SydneyFull-Time, Fixed term from February 2025 for 2 years based at Parramatta South campusRemuneration: $139,458 to $164,559 p.a. including Super & Leave LoadingBe part of an organisation that's ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwideAbout Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located in the heart of Australia's fastest-growing, economically significant region. The University has 11 campuses in Sydney, as well as campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, with plans for two campuses in India. With over 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students, and approximately 3,500 staff, the University promotes a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on research and dedicated to student-centered excellence.
About the Team
The Centre for Western Sydney (CfWS) is Western Sydney University's leading source authority on its region. The Centre is housed in the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Strategy, Government and Alliances. The CfWS undertakes high-quality research, evaluation and advocacy for—and with—the communities of Western Sydney.
About the Role
The Centre for Western Sydney is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be a core member of the research team and will work closely with Centre Director, Chief Economist and Centre Manager to deliver diverse research outputs, develop partnerships, and enhance and expand the profile and impact of the Centre and its work.
The successful candidate will support the Centre in delivering concurrent projects by undertaking traditional research activities such as social research, preparing literature reviews and ethics applications, analysing various sources of data, writing research reports and managing research project timelines and budgets. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will also work closely with the Impact and Evaluation Coordinator, leading the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities of the Centre as required.
Benefits
Western Sydney University has long been identified as a University of the people. We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer:
17% super contributionsFlexible work arrangements e.g. hybrid work-from-home options; purchased annual leave etc.Inclusive cultureProfessional development opportunitiesAccess to a wide range of staff benefits, including Fitness Passport, salary sacrifice options for on-campus childcare, as well as other discounts and services.Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Parramatta South campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for more information.
Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Sunday 17 November 2024
Immigration Sponsorship
Employer Visa sponsorship will be provided if required.
Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted. Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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