Research Fellow

**Research Fellow (A/ B) - Resilient Supply Chains**

**(Level A) $78,544 - $105,611 or (Level B) $111,031 - $131,335 per annum plus employer contribution of 17% superannuation.**

**1 x Full Time | 12 month fixed-term opportunity with the potential to extend**

The Adelaide Business School has a stimulating multidisciplinary learning environment that fosters the pursuit of leadership and excellence in both research and education. It is an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited business school offering a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the core discipline areas of accounting, finance, international business, management and marketing, as well as a suite of MBA programs. The Business School also offers high quality research programs at the honours, masters and PhD level.

The Centre for Sustainable Operations & Resilient Supply Chains (CSORSC) is hosted by the Adelaide Business School. This centre provides research excellence that industry and government stakeholders can rely on to inform investment into the smart, sustainable and circular supply chains that an advanced economy needs.

**To be successful at Level A we are seeking**:

- A completed or nearly completed PhD in systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline, with a focus on operations and supply chain management.
- A demonstrated record along with strong potential of research scholarship publishing in highly ranked journals in operations, manufacturing, business, or supply chains research (FT50, ideally also ABDC: A* potential).
- A demonstrated background in the use of modelling, qualitative and quantitative methods.
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, the academic community, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and also as a member of a broader team, including with partners.

**To be successful at Level B we are additionally seeking**:
**Desired characteristics**:

- Demonstrated success at motivating and supervising the research of Undergraduate, Honours and/or Higher Degree Research students.
- A demonstrated aptitude to engage collaboratively with industry partners and other external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of optimisation solvers and proficiency in machine learning algorithms and their practical implementation though Python language.
- A minimum two years of relevant postdoc and/or industry experience [for Level B appointment].

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty’s broader role**

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: able.adelaide.edu.au

**If you have the talent, we’ll give you the opportunity. Together, let’s make history.**

**Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 31st Ma