Post-doctoral Research Fellow

**Job no**: 532133
**Work type**: Full Time, Part Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Post Doctoral Research Associate, Associate Lecturer, Eligible for a Scientia academic position
- **Duration**: Fixed-term contract to June 2027
- **Employment Type**: Full time or part-time (3 -5 days week considered)
- **Location**: Kensington, NSW Australia (international sponsorship available)
- **Remuneration**: Level A: $88,290 - $117,718/Level B: $123,620 - $145,730/ Level C: $150,148 + 17% superannuation

**Why this role matters**

UNSW Law & Justice is the top-ranking law faculty in Australia* and a global leader in law and criminology education and research, setting the pace in Australia for over 50 years.

Working closely with one of the three most extensively cited and heavily read FinTech scholars in the world Scientia Professor Ross Buckley, you’ll contribute towards the research effort of the UNSW Law & Justice Faculty (School of Private & Commercial Law) by undertaking independent and or team research on Scientia Professor Buckley’s Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Research Program entitled “The Financial Data Revolution: Seizing the Benefits, Controlling the Risks”.

**About us**
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**About you**

You will have the following skills and experience to be considered as a Level A:

- Possess a first degree in law.
- Hold a PhD in Law, Economics, Finance, Political Science, or a related field, or have equivalent research and/or professional experience (e.g., working as a banking and finance or technology lawyer).
- Demonstrate strong research capacity and experience in exploring the interactions between law and policy.
- Ability to conduct independent research, including qualitative and empirical studies.
- Track record of high-quality publications and conference presentations.
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate day-to-day aspects of research projects and meet deadlines.

Level B and C1 (in addition to the qualifications and skills for Level A):

- Commitment to staying up to date with discipline developments.
- Track record of high-quality outcomes in research.
- Clear evidence of the desire and ability to achieve research excellence.
- Significant involvement with the profession and/or industry is desirable.
- Ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines, and build effective relationships.
- Ability to maintain a sound governance framework for research activities.
- Ensure appropriate ethics approval, reporting, and documentation of research outcomes.

This position can be a fractional appointment at 0.8 or 0.6 FTE.

**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**:
**Closing date: Monday 2**nd** June 2025 at 11:30pm Sydney time.**

**Get in Touch**:
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Position Description

**Advertised**: 02 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 02 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time