Research Associate/post-doctoral Research Fellow
3 days ago
**Job no**: 529856
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Post Doctoral Research Associate
- **Employment Type**: 12-month fixed term full time
- **Remuneration**:Level A: $88,290 - $117,718 (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
- **Location**:Kensington NSW
**Why your role matters**:
City Futures Research Centre was established in 2005 to undertake research aiming to develop a better understanding of our cities, their people, the policies that manage their growth, the issues they face and the impact they can make on our environment and economy. The Centre is hosted by Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture and is based at the University of New South Wales, Kensington campus. Please refer to City Futures Research Centre website, located at cityfutures.ada.unsw.edu.au.
The **Postdoctoral Fellow (Urban Analytics)** will be a pivotal member of the Housing Analytics Lab (HAL) and the ‘Rental Vulnerability in Australia’ project, along with other exciting funded initiatives, focusing on analyzing spatial, demographic, and administrative data, developing urban models, creating data visualizations, and implementing AI and machine learning algorithms, all centered on housing data and analytics across Australia, within the innovative environment of the City Future Research Centre.This position is being offered as full time, with a flexible blend of working remotely and from the vibrant UNSW Kensington Campus.
This role reports to Centre Director and will work with a dynamic team of data scientists, modellers and computer scientist to deliver a world class data driven urban analytics toolkit for Australia.
**A**ccountabilities include**
- Understanding the housing pipeline through collecting, analyzing planning approval data using spatial analysis techniques and artificial intelligence;
- Undertake urban analysis and modelling using tools such as the _What if?_ Planning Support System to explore future urban growth scenarios of cities and regions;
- Assist in the sourcing of data and undertake data cleaning, analysis and visualisation for the ‘Rental Vulnerability in Australia’ project;
- Conduct oral presentations relating to the research;
- Provide peer review and editing support as a member of the research team and when requested by the Director;
- Write project reports to disseminate research outcomes
**About you**
Your skills and experience include**:
- PHD or experience in related discipline - data science, modelling and simulation, computer science, geomatics and/or actuarial.
- Expertise and skills in data analytical techniques including principal component analysis, geoprocessing, spatial
- statistics, big data analytics, spatial data mining and data visualization;
- Advanced computer programming skills in particularly using languages to work with big data including languages such as, python and R.
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
**About UNSW**
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing great things. But what makes us different isn’t what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.
**Benefits**:
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
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
**How to Apply**:
Applications close on Sunday, 19th January 2025 at 11:30pm Sydney Australia.
**Get in touch**:
For questions related to the position please contact:
Persa Tzakis
Interim, Recruitment Manager
Due to the university shutdown, there may be a delay in our response to your query. We will get back to you as soon as we return.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
**Advertised**: 19 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 19 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
-
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
1 week ago
Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time**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**:...
-
Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time**Job no**: 529816 **Work type**: Full Time **Location**: Sydney, NSW **Categories**: Post Doctoral Research Associate, Clinical/Medical Research - **Employment Type**: Part time or Full time available (21 - 35 hours per week) - **Duration**: 3-year fixed term contract - **Remuneration**: Level A $88k - $117k (plus 17% Superannuation and leave loading) -...
-
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
3 weeks ago
Council of the City of Sydney, Australia The International Society for Bayesian Analysis Full timeUp to six, three-year fixed-term postdoctoral research fellow positions are available. Become an integral part of one of the leading research centres in Australia, with a remuneration package of $108 – $145K p.a. pro rata, which includes base salary, leave loading, and up to 17% super. The University of Sydney’s Centre for Translational Data Science is...
-
Fellow- Junior Researcher( JRFP)
2 weeks ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights-Policy Research Department Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per yearTheEuropean Institute of Policy Research and Human Rightsis a prestigious institution that offers cutting-edge online programs designed to educate future leaders in policy research, human rights, and related disciplines. Our mission is to deliver world-class skill enhancing programs to candidates globally, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to...
-
Research Fellow-Junior
2 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights SIA Full timeThe European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights is a prestigious institution that offers cutting-edge online programs designed to educate future leaders in policy research, human rights, and related disciplines. Our mission is to deliver world-class skill enhancing programs to candidates globally, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to...
-
Post-doctoral Fellow
2 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time**Job no**: 529522 **Work type**: Full Time **Location**: Sydney, NSW **Categories**: Post Doctoral Research Associate **Employment Type**: Full Time, 35 hours per week **Duration**: Fixed Term Until 30 June 2026 **Remuneration**: $123,620 per annum + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading **Location**: Kensington, Sydney, New South Wales **To be successful...
-
Post-doctoral Fellow
2 weeks ago
Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time**Job no**: 526752 **Work type**: full time **Location**: Sydney, NSW **Categories**: Post Doctoral Research Associate **Employment Type**: Full Time, 35 hours per week **Duration**:Fixed Term; 3 years **Remuneration**:$110 K-$117 K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading **Location**:Kensington, New South Wales **Why this role...
-
Post Doctoral Fellow in Mood Disorders
1 week ago
Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time**Job no**: 532016 **Work type**: Full Time, Part Time **Location**: Sydney, NSW **Categories**: Post Doctoral Research Associate, Senior Research Associate **Post Doctoral Fellow in Mood disorders (up to 2 positions available)** - **Employment Type**:Part or Full - time (35 hours a week) - **Duration**:1 Year Fixed Term (possible extension funding...
-
Postdoc. Research Associate/Research Fellow
7 days ago
Council of the City of Sydney, Australia EURAXESS Czech Republic Full timeOverview Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Biological sciences Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country Australia Offer Description - Full-time, 2-year fixed-term role, with the possibility of extension - An exciting opportunity to join the Snow...
-
Jr. Researcher
2 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights -Department of Research Fellowship Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per yearTheEuropean Institute of Policy Research and Human Rightsis a prestigious institution that offers cutting-edge online programs designed to educate future leaders in policy research, human rights, and related disciplines. Our mission is to deliver world-class skill enhancing programs to candidates globally, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to...