Urban Economic Modeller position at Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS), MelbourneThe Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS) seeks an Urban Economic Modeller, one of two positions currently available. Details follow, including a link to the position description and application portal.Position: Urban Economic Modeller (Academic Level B/C), Centre of Policy StudiesSalary: Academic B, $108,747- $129,135 per annum; Academic C, $133,216 - $153,605 per annum (inclusive of 17% employer superannuation). This is a Full Time (36.75 hours per week) Fixed Term 1 year contract with the expectation of ongoing annual renewal subject to satisfactory performance.Benefits:Join a leading research institutionWork in a high performing and motivated teamLocated at our City Flinders campusAbout the Role:An opportunity exists for a highly motivated researcher with strong quantitative skills to join the economic modelling team at the Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS) at Victoria University. CoPS specialises in the development and application of large-scale computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. Its researchers are the creators of a number of high profile CGE models, and the CGE modelling software package, GEMPACK, used at more than 700 sites in over 95 countries. CoPS undertakes contract research studies for private and public sector agencies around the world. Recent studies have covered policy topics in such diverse areas as tax, trade, macro policy, climate change, water policy, banking and finance, migration, major projects, microeconomic reform, transport, labour markets, urban policy, terrorism, and natural disasters. Working under the broad direction of the Director of CoPS and other senior CoPS staff, the researcher will be required to undertake research in the development, parameterisation, and application of large-scale urban economic models.About the Person:The position is suited to a researcher with strong quantitative skills and a background in urban, regional or transport economics or econometrics, or in related fields of allied disciplines (e.g., operations research). It will appeal to someone who values the importance of detailed quantitative economic analysis in informing decision making in transport and land use planning and policy. The position represents an excellent opportunity for a person with the necessary modelling skills to join and play a valued role in this highly regarded research centre and to contribute to a new and expanding area of CoPS' economic research activities.Duties:Undertake economic research for diverse funding agencies, nationally and internationallyUndertake development of large-scale economic modelsTrain others in the development and application of large scale economic modelsSkills & Expertise:We seek applications from candidates with skills and expertise in at least one of the following areas. A full list of selection criteria is available in the Position Description. Applications MUST address the Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description.
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