Research Fellow

**Job no**: 527284
**Work type**: full time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Post Doctoral Research Associate
- **Employment Type**: Full time
- **Duration**: 2 years
- **Remuneration**: Level A from $ 88,290 Level B from $123,620 + 17% superannuation
- **Location**: Kensington, NSW Australia

**Why This Role Matters**:
The SDR Hub, established by the UNSW Faculty of Law and Justice in 2022, aims to connect knowledge and people to make small steps towards big changes. It creates safe spaces for changemakers—from government, business, and wider society—to plan pragmatic action for a sustainable low-carbon future informed by knowledge and insights from across the world.

Our team is made up of multi-disciplinary focussed researchers who are working on topics at the intersections of economics, politics, law, environmental management, data science and development.

The CSDR Research Fellow (Energy Transitions Specialist) is expected to contribute towards the research effort of the CSDR while developing their research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to their field of research. You will be a self-starter who is excited to build their own scope of work.

The role of CSDR Research Fellow (Energy Transitions Specialist) reports to the Centre for Sustainable Development Reform Director and has no direct reports.

**Accountabilities**

Specific accountabilities for this role include (but are not limited to):
Level A:

- Contribute to research/scholarly activities, independently or as a member of a team, particularly in relation to the RACE2030 Energy Upgrade to Australian Homes project.
- Integrate information from various sources to facilitate knowledge exchange by preparing and drafting documents including but not limited to: policy papers, event briefing documentation, collaborator communications, end-user handbooks and manuals and other capacity building products.
- Conduct scientific research and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.

In addition to the above, a Level B will:

- Mentor and guide students and colleagues and develop the next generation of academics through involvement in supervision of HDRs (as per the norms of the discipline).
- Disseminate findings to create scholarly impact which is globally and locally recognised by peers through academic journal articles, conferences and presentations, and publicly accessible knowledge products that advance the utilisation of disciplinary knowledge

**Skills and Experience**

**Level A**:

- A masters in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience specifically in the fields of energy policy, energy regulation, energy law, or associated professional services.
- Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
- High level communication skills and ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, create innovative solutions to complex problems and build effective relationships.

In addition to the above, a Level B will:

- A masters, or PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience specifically in the fields of energy policy, energy regulation, energy law, or associated professional services.
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
- A track record of significant involvement with academia or industry in relevant fields.

To be considered for this position you will already have current full Australian working rights.

Please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience.

**About us**:
The SDR Hub builds on diverse research, education, and knowledge exchange partnerships aligned with global sustainable development commitments to drive forward the implementation of innovative and transformative workstreams. Currently active in over 20 countries, with a particular focus on Australia and the Pacific, the SDR Hub works closely with decision-makers across government, international institutions, local communities, and the private and non-private sectors to create new approaches to decision-making as well as bold and intelligent reforms.

**Benefits and Culture**:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period (pro rata)
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

**How to Apply**:
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