Research Fellow
3 weeks ago
Overview:
- 2 x Part-Time 0.4 FTE / 14.4 hours or 1 x Part-Time 0.8 FTE / 28.8 hours, Fixed Term position for two years- Salary Academic Level B + 17% Superannuation- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the role
As Research Fellow, you will work on the TREMS ARC Training and Research hub Theme 1 and the Tackling single use food related Plastics DECRA project. You will embed your research expertise into the life of the school through the development of high-quality, productivity-driven research networks across RMIT and with local and international, internal, and external partners. The project involves field work in Australia and network development internationally in Europe and the UK.
One Research Fellow will engage in research on practices of apartment waste production, disposal and management and use co-design approach to implement and trial emerging solutions from the research.
The second Research Fellow will undertake document and policy analysis, ethnographic work including households and help design and conduct focus groups and a DELPHI survey with experts. Experience with some quantitative methodologies will be expected.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- Emerging track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to the focus of the TREMS Theme 1 projects and the DECRA project and existing Discipline, and School research areas evidenced by publications, development of new research initiatives, research funding, and industry links.- Specialist knowledge of sustainability, waste and households and consumer related research, including a range of disciplinary perspectives on these topics spanning policy development and critical social sciences.- Demonstrated experience of social science research methods and planning, conducting and analysis of ethnography and semi-structured interviews, with households and/or practitioners in related industries.- Demonstrated experience of conducting large scale surveys.- Demonstrated experience in industry engagement including use of methods such as focus groups and workshops.- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills appropriate for interacting with academic staff and industry, together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.- Ability to build effective networks with colleagues and generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government.- Demonstrated experience of research translation and policy development.
About the Group
Located in the heart of Melbourne on RMIT’s City Campus, the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies is one of RMIT’s largest schools. The School’s vision is to contribute to a just and sustainable world, and to deliver education, training and research in four areas of focus:
- Criminology, legal and justice studies- Global studies, languages, translating and interpreting- Social work, youth work, community services and social policy- Sustainability and urban planning
We provide academic programs in both Vocational and Higher Education, from certificate to PhD, in these four main areas. We are a strongly research active school with research centres of national and international reputation - the Centre for Urban Research and the Social and Global Studies Centre.
With outstanding industry links, strong pathways and excellent research records, most of the School’s academic programs are leaders in the market and in high demand. We aim to ensure every student has a transformative experience to prepare them for life and work in the growing professional areas of the future.
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To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
- Position Description: Research Fellow - Sustainable Consumption and Policy
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13 May 2024 11.59 pm
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