Research Fellow, Foreign Policy and Defence Program
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Salary
- AU$100,000 - AU$125,000 per annum + benefits, commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- Politics & International Studies, Social Sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
- Reports to: Director, Foreign Policy and Defence
- Full-time fixed-term position (with potential for extension)
- Salary $100-125k pa (+benefits) commensurate with experience
- Primary Position Activity: Undertake original research, conduct policy outreach and engagement, and manage key think tank activities within the Foreign Policy and Defence Program.
The United States Studies Centre is recruiting an experienced Research Fellow to contribute to the work of the Foreign Policy and Defence Program. The successful candidate will play a key role in all aspects of the Program, undertaking original research, conducting policy outreach and delivering key think tank activities.
As a core member of our expanding Foreign Policy and Defence team, the Research Fellow will be immersed in the research work, policy engagement and major activities of one of Australia's leading think tanks.
They will have expertise in, and will work across, some of the following priority research areas:
- Strategic, international, military and geoeconomic trends in the Indo-Pacific
- Regional alliances, partnerships and alignment dynamics
- Deterrence and counter-coercion in US and Australian policy
- Defence strategy and budgets, industry and emerging technology
This position offers a unique opportunity for a mid-career researcher and/or policy professional to apply and advance their substantive expertise, policy acumen, analytical skills and project management abilities as part of a dynamic team; and contribute to Australia's policy debate on regional strategic, defence and foreign policy issues. It offers room for professional growth and advancement in the think tank and government sectors; and highly transferrable skills for careers in public service, academia, corporate/risk analysis and policy research.
Applicants should have background, experience and/or demonstrated interest in strategic studies, Indo-Pacific security and/or foreign and defence policy issues, including on the role of Australia and the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. Specific expertise in one or more of the priority areas outlined above is highly desirable. They should possess a relevant advanced degree and 4-5 years of applicable work/research experience in a think tank, government, policy or academic setting. Preference will be given to dynamic applicants who can independently manage research and administrative tasks; have proven strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills; and have prior experience in research, think tanks, government or other related roles.
Submission:
- Expression of interest
- CV or resumé
- Contact details for two referees
- Writing sample (max. 10-pages)
Applications close 11:59 pm 1 August 2021.
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Company
The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
Number of Employees
Full-time employees: 7616
For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/
- Telephone
- +(61) 2 9351 2222
- Location
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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia
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