Research Fellow

Classification:  Academic Level B 
Salary package: $112,916 - $128,026 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part time (0.5 FTE), Fixed Term (up to 30 June 2025)

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, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region.

• A fantastic opportunity to contribute to research on rural transformation issues in Asia and the Pacific region, closely working with the domestic and international top academia in the related field, and getting opportunities to conduct field work overseas
• The position will allow you to work as a part of Australia’s top university and accumulate experience in conducting research projects in rural development areas
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep

About Us
The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia's intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.

CAP is the centre of excellence for understanding human development and organisation in Asia and the Pacific, and addressing the cultural, economic, environmental, political and societal dimensions of global challenges.

Crawford School of Public Policy is a School within CAP and is Australia’s premier public policy school, with recognised world-class expertise and experience in economics, political science, environmental management and development, and on key Asia-Pacific countries, especially China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as Australia. 

The Arndt-Corden Department of Economics (ACDE) works on key problems in economics with emphasis on Australia, the Asia-Pacific, and global challenges. The Department is in the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

The Research Fellow (research intensive) is designed chiefly to support the ACIAR research project Agricultural Policy Development in Mongolia, with a particular focus on project-related research.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a candidate who holds a PhD in agricultural and resource economics, having demonstrated work experience with ACIAR research projects on rural transformation, with an ability to liaise effectively with Mongolian government agencies. Expertise in the field of rural transformation and international cooperation in development economics will be highly valued. Experience in the Asia-Pacific and/or Australia is important, with an emphasis on complementing the group’s existing strengths.

Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Professor Yu Sheng, E: yu.sheng@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.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.