Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $115,739 - $131,227 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months) 

About Us
The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching, and contributions to public debate, aiming to set the international standard for regional scholarship. The Crawford School of Public Policy, one of four schools within the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, is among the world’s leading public policy institutions.

The Water Justice Hub, established on 14 October 2019, is an initiative of the UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance at the Australian National University. The Hub’s mission is to address water injustice and promote both 'voice' and truth-telling in water-related issues. While primarily focused on Australia—particularly justice for First Peoples—the Hub also engages with global challenges in achieving ‘water for all,’ as aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.

The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join a dynamic research team at the Water Justice Hub supported by philanthropic funding. The successful applicant will work on an Indigenous-led, community-driven project addressing concerns regarding drinking water quality. Reporting to Professor Quentin Grafton, the Research Fellow will collaborate with School, College, and University colleagues to achieve strategic outcomes in education and research. This role requires either potential or demonstrated excellence in published research and teaching, and especially data collection and analysis, as well as the potential to attract external research funding.

The Research Fellow will be expected to contribute to the teaching efforts of the Crawford School of Public Policy, particularly at the Master’s level (Water Justice Course), and work with Professor Grafton on a series of research reports. The primary role will focus on data collection in Australia related to drinking water quality in rural and remote communities, with subsequent data analyses and reporting.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will hold a PhD in agricultural economics (or equivalent), with a record of independent research and relevant work experience in data collection and analysis. You must possess extensive knowledge, understanding, and experience in working with publicly reported data on drinking water quality in Australia, integrating this expertise with Australian socio-economic data for analysis. To excel in this role, a thorough understanding of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and related water quality regulations is essential. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate potential for curriculum and program development, high-quality teaching and executive education, community engagement, and the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Enquiries
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Quentin Grafton at quentin.grafton@anu.edu.au

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Increasing the representation of women, First Nations people and persons from diverse gender, ability, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is a strategic priority for the College of Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage applications from these groups. The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   

ANU is a large, diverse employer. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion  

How to Apply
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in no more than 2 pages (see the position description).
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor).
• Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. 

Reasonable adjustments to support applicants through this recruitment process can be made available upon request. Requests for adjustments will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.