Research Associate or Research Fellow

School of Agriculture and Environment
- Exploration of the potential economic and social value for Indigenous Australians from revegetation of damaged lands
- Exploring the potential for resilient Indigenous Australian-owned businesses derived from engaging with the carbon economy, honey production, seed supply, cultural species development and restoration services.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2.5 years.
- Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 - $108,362, Level B, $113,934 - $134,824 p.a plus 17% superannuation.
- Well-suited to an Indigenous Australian who has previous experience working with Indigenous communities and industry professionals.

**About the area**

The _ARC Training Centre for Healing Country _(‘_Healing Country’_) builds a robust science-business interface that links Indigenous Australians to vibrant and resilient businesses in revegetation of damaged lands that reconnects communities to healthy soils and landscapes to create ongoing financial independence through the carbon economy, honey production, seed supply, cultural species development and restoration services. The Centre’s layered training framework will ensure future Indigenous practitioners and emerging leaders can continue to deliver cost-effective restoration business solutions at the scale and diversity required to service future demand and transform the restoration economy.

**About the opportunity**

You will be responsible for a diverse program of research that addresses the needs of Indigenous people and communities through quantification of the cumulative economic and commercial benefits derived from an Indigenous restoration economy. Specifically, you will document the productive capacity of Indigenous enterprise and its influence on skills pathways, Indigenous household income, welfare payments, individual and community health and wellbeing.

**About you**
- Doctoral qualification in a relevant applied economics field with a keen interest in developing an understanding of socio-economic processes and impacts.
- Strong background experience and knowledge in First Nations and Aboriginal matters
- Proficiency in both qualitative, and quantitative research methods and data collection.
- Strong communication and scientific writing ability
- Demonstrable understanding of, or willingness to learn, Indigenous knowledge systems and their integration with Western scientific approaches.
- A high-level of Indigenous cultural competency or willingness to develop this
- ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with Indigenous communities, decision-makers and research-users

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Research Associate or Research Fellow (SocioEconomics).pdf

**How to apply**

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 21 November 2024**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**About the University**

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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