Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Macroeconomics

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Macroeconomics

• Duration: Fixed Term contract
• Employment Type: Full Time - 35 hours per week
• Remuneration: Level B from $123,620 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location: Kensington Campus, NSW

Why your role matters

As the Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level B) you will carry out independent and team research within the field of macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal policy interactions, and learning, and carry out activities to develop their research expertise relevant to these fields of research.

You will have the opportunity to design research projects and contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.

The role of Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to Professor Bruce Preston and has no direct reports.

Accountabilities

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Engage in individual and/or collaborative research in a manner consistent with disciplinary practice.
• Create scholarly impact in the discipline which is recognised by peers in the advancement of disciplinary knowledge.
• Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team (as per the norms of the discipline).
• Establish a personal research portfolio and start developing independent research proposals.
• Contribute to the development of applications for competitive funding under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Participate as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grant applications, or show evidence of active participation in research collaborations funded by competitive grants.

Who You Are

Skills and experience required for this position:

• A PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
• A track record of significant involvement with the profession and/or industry.
• High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

Benefits and Culture:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please click here.

About UNSW

UNSW is a major, research-intensive university based in Sydney, Australia. It is ranked as one of the top 50 universities worldwide.

UNSW School of Economics received the top rating of 5, i.e. “well above world standard,” under the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rating. The School is one of the three Economics discipline in Australia to receive a 5 in all three main categories: Economic Theory, Applied Economics and Econometrics.

Research in the School is of a high calibre by both national and international standards. The faculty members produce world-class research, often published in top-5 journals, and also play an important part in policy issues and debate within Australia.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. To be considered please submit your application online by uploading your CV, a 1-page cover letter and you job market paper before Sunday 30th June at 11:30pm (Sydney time).

To view the comprehensive list of the responsibilities and the skills and experience please refer to the position description.

A copy of the position description can be found below the job ad at jobs@unsw.

Get in Touch:

For any recruitment related questions please contact:

Persa Tzakis

Interim Recruitment Manager

[email protected]

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.