Senior Research Officer

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Research)
Salary package: $ 112,693  -  $120,506 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part time, Continuing (contingent funded), funded until the end of 2027

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.

The Centre for Climate & Energy Policy is a research unit within the Crawford School and conducts policy relevant research and engages in policy outreach focused on climate and energy policy in the Asia-Pacific region.

We are seeking a senior research officer to support the work of the Centre for Climate & Energy Policy (CCEP). In this role you will provide high level research support, including qualitative analysis and literature reviews, overseeing and reporting on project management and budget, reporting to funders, and communicating research findings to diverse audiences. The senior research officer will report to Jorrit Gosens

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline and experience in providing support to qualitative research projects, including oversight of milestones and budgets and reporting to funding bodies. Experience working with Chinese stakeholders and Chinese language skills are essential. Experience working on policy analysis of the decarbonisation in the steel sector in China or Australia specifically, or of climate change or energy/industrial transition more broadly, will be highly desirable.

Enquiries
To enquire about this opportunity, please contact Jorrit Gosens  – E: jorrit.gosens@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.