Research Fellow (Childlight UNSW Hub)

• Employment Type: 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time (35 hours p/week)
• Remuneration: $123,620 - $145,730 + 17% super + leave loading (commensurate with experience)
• Location: Randwick (Hybrid Working Opportunities)

About UNSW:
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Why Your Role Matters:
As the Research Fellow you will work in the Childlight UNSW Hub, based in the School of Social Sciences, and primarily be responsible for engaging potential research partners and sourcing potential research collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region as well as culturally appropriate knowledge exchange.

The Hub has been established to conduct research on child sexual abuse and exploitation, with a focus on technology-facilitated abuse and the needs and rights of victims and survivors. Childlight UNSW is the South-East Asian Hub of Childlight, the Global Data Institute for Child Safety at the University of Edinburgh and conducts research in the Australasian region as part of Childlight’s global strategy to turn data and research into impact to better safeguard children against child sexual abuse and exploitation. While research focused academics at this Level are expected to primarily focus on research, this position will also make a limited contribution to education and engagement activities within the School of Social Sciences and/or Faculty.

The role will be split across research (80%) and Education and Engagement (20%).

The Research Fellow reports to the HOS of Social Sciences with an indirect reporting line to the Director of the Childlight UNSW Hub and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Participate in innovative and original qualitative research, nationally and internationally on child sexual abuse and exploitation consistent with the strategic work of the Childlight UNSW Hub.
• Contribute to research projects that have a significant impact to the strategic work of the Hub and with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region
• Design an external Engagement Strategy to initiate and strengthen collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region for the Childlight UNSW Hub in consultation with the Childlight Director.
• Resource knowledge exchange activities that are appropriate to the work of the Hub within UNSW and
• across South-East Asian collaborations.
• Contribute to education activities including the development of curriculum, teaching modules and short courses that also contribute to knowledge exchange. This may also include supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate placements and internships.
• Mentor and guide students, groups, and colleagues; supervise Honours and HDR students to timely completion as a joint or secondary supervisor.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• 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 developing research collaborations and related opportunities, preferably in the Asia-Pacific region research with outcomes of high quality and high impact.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.

Benefits and Culture: 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:

• 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 CV along with a cover letter that outlines your interest and suitability for the position in relation to the ‘skills and experience’ section above, via the application portal before 20th of November at 11:30pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: [email protected]

Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.