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Research Fellow, Transformation of Biosolids Resource, ARC

Employer
RMIT UNIVERSITY
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Closing date
30 May 2021
  • Conduct research to explore the social dimensions of biosolids generation and use
  • Salary Level: Academic B ($98,495 - $116,965 p.a) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working
  • Fixed-term, part-time (0.5 FTE) contract position for 3 years
  • Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise and offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMITs leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

About the College and role

The role will be based within the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) which sits within the College of Design and Social Context and is a research active school with research centres of excellent reputation including the Centre for Urban Research. For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

This role will contribute to a research project within the ARC Training Centre for the Transformation of Australias Biosolids Resource. The Centre brings together Australias leading biosolids researchers and key industry and government stakeholders to advance the sustainable management, transformation and reuse of biosolids.

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct research to better understand and synthesise the social dimensions of biosolids generation and use in agriculture and other sectors. This research will improve understanding of the challenges and opportunities and provide a conceptual framework of potential barriers and enablers. The project is part of a suite of work on social dimensions within the Centre, it will complement the other projects in the Biosolids Training Centre, strengthening understanding and synergies across them.

Led by senior social scientists, the project will take a theoretically informed and creative approach to explore questions around recycled water and biosolids use. This includes public perceptions of and cultural attitudes towards sewerage and odour management, studies of attitudes, practices and needs of land holders, and the emergence of circular economy thinking in the water sector and related value chains. It will help develop a deeper understanding of potential biosolids users and their priorities and context in order to generate the strategic and empirical knowledge necessary to help the Centres research be genuinely impactful.

About you

As Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will be required to provide evidence of research outputs including publications, conference contributions and/or technical reports, specifically in the area of the social dimensions of resource management, scientific expertise and emerging paradigms such as circular economies. You bring to the role your experience and skills in qualitative applied social science research in a relevant topic area and have the ability to generate alternative funding projects through effective liaison with industry and government. In the role you will work autonomously with a commitment to work in a team environment, including ability to confidently and effectively work with colleagues, project team leaders, and industry partners.

Mandatory Qualifications

PhD in a relevant social science field

Desirable

Expertise in human geography, sociology and/or Science and Technology Studies (STS); knowledge of Australian and international networks and initiatives around wastewater management, biosolids production and reuse, agriculture and/or other land use and environmental challenges; experience and skills in working with scientists and/or engineers.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply link below. For further information please reach out to Lauren Rickards, ECP Director Urban Futures via email lauren.rickards@rmit.edu.au

Applications close on Sunday 30 May at 11:55 pm.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age.

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. See here for further info https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

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