Social Survey Researcher

• Part time (0.4FTE) for 12 months
• Opportunity for a social survey researcher to contribute to an ARC-funded project focused on mediated trust
• Academic Level B Base Salary $127,436 pro-rata + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Art, Communication and English (SACE) explores the full spectrum of human expression and creativity, applying digital technology to humanities and social sciences. SACE is nationally and internally recognised for research strengths in literary studies, visual arts, art history, film studies, communication, media practice and digital cultures.

SACE are inviting applications for a Social Survey Researcher to work collaboratively with Professor Terry Flew on his ARC Laureate project of "Mediated Trust: Ideas, Interests, Institutions, Futures".

In this role, the successful candidate will be closely involved in the core activities of the Laureate, including the design of a comprehensive trust survey informed by current academic literature. This role will work with third-party platforms such as Qualtrics to support the distribution of the survey and assist in developing appropriate sample populations. Additionally, this role will be coordinating with a network of researchers across seven countries: the UK, Austria, Canada, Singapore, China, Germany, and Australia to organise and implement the international survey. The candidate will be responsible for collating and analysing the data, preparing it for circulation, and contributing as a co-author to scholarly journal publications alongside leading experts in the field.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop and create a trust survey in collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team
• undertake qualitative and quantitative data analysis and employ digital methods in applied research
• prepare and submit academic journal articles, and contribute to the editing of research collections
• significantly contribute to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact
• generate and circulate research findings leading to improved policy, professional practice, and industry and community engagement.

About you

• a PhD in a media and digital communications and/or social sciences
• evidence of holding an emerging research profile and the ability to conduct independent research and assume responsibility for the development and completion of research papers in a timely manner
• experience in applying qualitative and/or digital methods
• experience utilising statistical packages and/or data visualisation tools
• demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, capacity to succeed in a fast-paced research-intensive environment, and sound written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills suitable to collaborating in an academic context.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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How to apply

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