Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $115,739-$131,227 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (Up to 2 years)

• Enjoy generous benefits, including 17% superannuation
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive community

About Us

Crawford School of Public Policy 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 East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) is a research unit within the Crawford School and is the hub of a network of research institutes across East and South Asia. It conducts policy-relevant research and engages in policy outreach in areas relevant to Asian economic integration, including trade and finance.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join EABER within the Crawford School of Public Policy. Reporting to the Director of EABER, the Research Fellow will collaborate closely with EABER and Crawford staff while engaging broadly with stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of contract outcomes.

Our Ideal Candidate

The Research Fellow will hold a PhD in economics or be close to submitting a PhD thesis in economics or possess significant, recognised equivalent experience. They will have expertise in modelling, data analysis, and interpretation, with a proven ability to integrate findings into high-impact publications. The Research Fellow will have experience working on international economic issues, and experience in East Asia. The Research Fellow must meet the eligibility requirements for accessing the ABS DataLab environment, including being based in Australia for the duration of the employment period.

Enquiries

For further information about this opportunity, please contact the EABER Director, Professor Shiro Armstrong – E: shiro.armstrong@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 must have rights to live and work in this country. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.