Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Full Time or Part Time negotiable, Fixed Term for 3 years
• Work alongside internationally renowned experts in the field actively engaging in workshops, conferences, performance and other collaborative opportunities
• Academic Level A6 $113,400 pro rata + 17% superannuation
• Commence 1 March 2026

About the opportunity

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music 's Professor Liza Lim has been awarded the prestigious ARC Laureate to lead a five-year project on Multispecies Creativity and Climate Communication .

Professor Lim aims to advance the role of the arts as the missing link in global movements of multispecies justice, using innovative musical approaches to communicate the urgency of climate change and lead social change. This project will investigate multispecies perception through music, producing new creative works, new technologies, and publications across a diversity of media. The framework of the Laureate is to provide a unique training program in music with unprecedented access to international networks.

Professor Lim's research aligns with the National Cultural Policy "Revive" - it provides benefits to the nation by addressing three policy pillars: 1) providing skills training for First Nations researchers 2) paving the way for more sustainable career pathways in the arts, and 3) advancing Australia's growing access to international markets by creating compelling experiences for people to access and respond to ecological ideas in ways that can provoke social change.

Professor Lim is excited to be inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Music, Technologies, Multispecies Justice) to undertake research within this ARC Laureate Fellowship project. Specific topics of focus bring Music and emerging technologies into dialogue with Ecology, Interspecies communications, Multispecies Justice and/or First Nations knowledge.

To find out more about the project, please visit this site.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead an original research project developed in discussion with Liza Lim

• collaborate on specific sub-projects developed together with Liza Lim

• present results of research (including creative work) at conferences, festivals and other settings (e.g. guest lectures, workshops) both in Australia and internationally

• publish research/ collaborate on publications in the form of written articles, an edited book, recordings or documentaries and participate in public facing communications (including radio, television, social media outlets)
• assist in developing/co-ordinating research activities (eg: workshops and conferences) and participate in the setting of future research directions of the project
• assist with the mentoring of the PhD students that are part of the Laureate program.

About you

• a PhD in creative music practice and music technology, preferably with a research focus on themes of ecology, interspecies communications and/or Multispecies Justice
• strong track record of outstanding artistic practice of national or international standing
• strong track record of publications, both written and artistic research outputs
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• demonstrated experience in collaborative processes with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality project outcomes in a timely manner
• an understanding of and commitment to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music's strategy aims and values, particularly in relation to First Nations cultural competence, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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.

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How to apply

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Wednesday 22 October :59 PM