Research Associate - Institute for Climate Risk and Response

UNSW is seeking a Research Associate for the Institute for Climate Risk and Response in Michigan. The role involves conducting sociologically informed qualitative research on climate risk and accounting, mentoring students, and contributing to research objectives. The position is full-time for 12 months, offering a salary of $113K – $121K plus benefits. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in academic research.
About the RoleAt UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.The Research Associate is integral to the development of the Institute for Climate Risk and Response (ICRR) and plays a key role in both becoming part of, and mentoring, the next generation of climate leaders through research student supervision and broader capacity‐building activities. The role contributes to the research objectives of both UNSW and ICRR, with a particular focus on advancing ICRR's sociologically informed qualitative research on climate risk and climate accounting.Job Details

$113K – $121K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loadingFixed Term – 12 monthsFull‐time (35 hours per week)

Reports to ICRR Scientia Lecturer, Dr. Tanya Fiedler and has no direct reports.Responsibilities

Contribute independently or as a team member to collaborative research that enhances the quality and impact of ICRR's sociologically‐informed scholarship on climate risk and climate accounting.Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.Undertake specific research projects under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.Undertake discipline‐appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.Participate in and/or present at conferences and workshops relevant to the project as required.Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

Qualifications

A PhD in Accounting or a related social science or humanities discipline, with demonstrated qualitative research expertise and a research focus on climate, risk, finance, or accounting from a sociologically informed perspective.Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.An understanding and commitment to UNSW's aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Pre‐Employment ChecksPreferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre‐employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These checks may include:

National and International Criminal history checksEntitlement to work and ID checksWorking With Children ChecksCompletion of a Gender‐Based Violence Prevention DeclarationVerification of relevant qualificationsVerification of relevant professional membershipEmployment history and reference checksFinancial responsibility assessments/checksMedical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.Equal OpportunityUNSW 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr