Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow – Australia Research Council Discovery Project “Mapping Australian Homemade, Amateur & Do-it-Yourself Cultural Economies”

• Employment Type: 2 years fixed term – part time 17.5 hours per week
• Remuneration: Level A from $ 88,290 - $117,718 (full time equivalent) plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location: Kensington Campus NSW Australia

Why your role matters:

As the Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow you will be embedded within a creative and cutting-edge social research program. Based with the Centre for Social Research in Health, you will work with an interdisciplinary team of academic investigators on the Australian Research Council Discovery Project “Mapping Australian Homemade, Amateur & Do-it-Yourself Cultural Economies”. This project reveals the ignored space and agency of the homemade, amateur and DIY (HADIY) that sits between the publicly-funded and commercial spheres of cultural and creative industries. Expected outcomes include new understanding of HADIY creatives and the contexts in which their activities take place, the role of HADIY creativity in the wider cultural economy, and the function of everyday creativity in building contemporary community.

The role of Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow reports to the UNSW Research Lead Dr Ash Watson and has no direct reports.

This position located at the vibrant UNSW Kensington Campus is being offered part time for 2 years.

Accountabilities include

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research to deliver the project and enhance the quality of research outcomes;
• Conduct, enable and support the creation of scholarly outputs that are recognised by peers;
• Maintain high levels of organisation and planning to deliver research, outputs and engagement activities.

About you

Your skills and experience include:

• A recent PhD (or near completion PhD) in Sociology, Cultural Studies, Communications, Creative Arts/Industries or a closely related discipline.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality empirical research with limited supervision, including experience with qualitative research methods (semi-structured interviews and/or ethnography, focus groups, workshops).
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic analysis using appropriate methods, such as thematic analysis or other techniques, and relevant knowledge and expertise in theory-driven approaches to qualitative analysis.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering outputs in a timely manner and a track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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 advert on JOBS@UNSW.

About UNSW and the Centre

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing great things. But what makes us different isn’t what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.

The Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) is a specialist research centre based in UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.

Our researchers are leaders in their fields, with a strong reputation in the academic community, lending authority to our work and influence to public debate. We are committed to contributing to effective policy and practice by working in partnership with the community, government and our research partners.

We work closely with a wide range of national and international research, community and health partners, and receive funding from a range of sources, including:

• the Australian Government Department of Health
• state and territory government departments/ministries of health
• competitive funding bodies
• partner organisations
• international sources.

Benefits:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• 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)

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application, upload your CV (maximum 2 pages) and include a letter addressing how your skills and experience align to this position (maximum 3 pages).

Applications close: Thursday 17^th October 2024 at 11:30pm Sydney Australia

Get in touch:

For questions related to the position please contact:

Persa Tzakis

Interim, Recruitment Manager

[email protected]

Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed 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.