Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $124,638 - $141,317 per annum (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Part-time (0.5FTE), Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

Position Overview

The position is funded by contract research between the ANU Defence Institute and the Australian Army Research Centre, based in the School of Demography within the Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS). We are seeking a highly capable and self-motivated Research Fellow to work on the project entitled ‘Small-area attitude mapping’ which involves the compilation of Australia attitudinal survey information, small-area modelling of demographic characteristics, and application of scenario modelling. This project aims to understand more about social attitudes across Australia.

The Research Fellow will compile data, conduct the analysis, and provide geographical visualisation of indicators. This research will be conducted within the Population Lab project lead by Professors Edith Gray and James Raymer. Our core aim is to have a better understanding of Australian demographic processes.

The Person

The research fellow is expected to work within the School of Demography at ANU and will be directly supervised by Professor Gray. The research fellow will be guided by a contracted research program, engage in data compilation, analysis and visualisation, and support the presentation of project activities, including through the project report and mapping of social attitudes. Please note, the successful applicant should have, or be eligible to secure, Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

The College

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is one of six Colleges at ANU. The College, which is structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than 20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial international research presence and is a major source of national policy advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their research, and 57 are members of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both. We also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and three ARC Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 270 lectures, concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60 nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

For more information about the position please contact Professor Edith Gray, E: edith.gray@anu.edu.au

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 values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application Information

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) and
• Summary of Experience and Contributions – You will need to prepare a one-page Summary of Experience and Contributions outlining your key research contributions and experience relevant to this role.
• Evidence of PhD conferral – This must be your official testamur, not a transcript.
• Applicants must hold, or be eligible to apply for, and secure, Baseline Security Clearance.

The committee will not consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

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

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia, and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.