Academic Project Lead – Business Responses to Climate Risk

The Academic Project Lead – Business Responses to Climate Risk at UNSW is a part-time, fixed-term role until May 2026, based in Kensington, NSW, Australia. The position involves leading multidisciplinary research on climate risk, fostering collaborations, and mentoring early career researchers. It offers flexible working options, career development opportunities, and a competitive salary. UNSW values diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.
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Duration: Fixed term until end of May 2026 Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

This Job is based in Australia
Employment Type: Part-time (0.4 FTE) Duration: Fixed term until end of May 2026 Remuneration: Competitive salary Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters
As the Academic Project Lead – Business Responses to Climate Risk, you will play a pivotal role in advancing UNSW’s leadership in climate risk research. Based in the UNSW Business School, you will lead high-impact, multidisciplinary research and foster strategic collaborations across academia, industry, and government. You will also serve as Senior Deputy Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR), helping to shape a university-wide translational research initiative that addresses the real-world challenges of climate change.
Responsibilities
Lead innovative research on business responses to climate risk Build and coordinate cross-sector collaborations with industry and government Secure competitive and industry research funding Mentor early career researchers and foster a culture of research excellence Translate research into real-world impact through policy, education, and commercialisation Contribute to the development of a UNSW-wide climate risk research entity

Who You Are
PhD in a relevant discipline Proven leadership in large-scale, multidisciplinary research projects Strong track record of industry engagement and funding success Experience building institutional support for cross-disciplinary initiatives Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Benefits And Culture
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)

For further details on the benefits, please visit UNSW Lifestyle Benefits
How To Apply
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Tuesday 10th June at 11:30pm Sydney time. A copy of the Position Description can be found below this ad.
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Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
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Salary: GBP 36000 - 60000 per year

Experience: 5 years required