Monash University

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Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability

Job No.: 599158
Location: Caulfield Campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $97,203 - $115,429 pa Level B / $119,072 - $137,298 pa Level C (plus 17% Employer Superannuation)

The Opportunity
The Centre for Development Economics Sustainability is a leading national centre of research, uniting researchers who are interested in the business, economic and social problems affecting the developing world, the environment and sustainability. Our members conduct rigorous, policy-relevant academic research to better understand these problems and the ways in which they can be mitigated, striving for policy impact and external engagement.

The Role
The Centre is seeking a Research Fellow and/or Senior Research Fellow to carry out independent and/or team research within the field of development economics and sustainability and to actively contribute to the Centre’s portfolio of events and activities as well as development of research projects, including acquisition of grants, field research and administration of projects.

About You
You will have a PhD in Economics or a relevant field and have an in-depth understanding of, and interest in, the areas of development economics and sustainability. We would particularly encourage candidate with experiences of doing field work on development or environmental issues.

If you would like to be a part of our world-class Faculty and help grow our vibrant and engaging culture, then we welcome your application. We offer a competitive compensation, a stimulating work environment in a top-ranked institution in Australia, an attractive location, and excellent opportunities for post-doctoral research fellows to pursue their own research. CDES staff and its members throughout the Monash Business School have a reputation for producing high quality research generating publications in leading academic journals on a range of topics related to the Centre’s mandate of sustainable development. You will have ample opportunities to collaborate with other CDES staff and affiliates including for cross-disciplinary research, draw upon the Centre’s growing international networks and be part of a team that strives for research with policy impact and engagement within and beyond the world of academia.

All applicants must supply all of the below documents:
• CV
• A job market paper
• Contact details of minimum 2 referees

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.

Enquiries
Professor Asad Islam, Director CDES, +61 3 9903 2783