Research Administrator
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Closing date
- 3 Feb 2020
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- Job Type
- Research Related, Professional Services, Administrative
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
- Full time, 1-year fixed term (renewable subject to funding)
- $65K plus 9.5% super
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Fellow and Advisor, the incumbent will contribute to the Centre’s research programs through:
- Research tasks, including but not limited to drafting research notes; tracking developments in priority areas; compiling and refining data for program reports; fact-checking publications; with opportunities for developing expertise and contributing to program publications or shorter analysis pieces.
- Administrative tasks, including but not limited to liaising with key stakeholders and VIPs on events and research projects; working with internal USSC teams; preparing agendas and other documents for activities; managing program reporting, schedules and travel; upkeeping databases; and other tasks as directed.
About you
The Centre values Accountability & Integrity; Excellence & Professionalism; and Trust & Discipline. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Administrator who is a resourceful self-starter, with a solution focused mindset with a “can do” approach when it comes to tackling challenges.
About the Centre
In its short history, the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney has established itself as an internationally recognised authority on American studies outside of the United States. Spanning the study of foreign policy, defence, politics, economics, business, culture and society, the Centre fulfils its mission through education, research, public outreach, and policy development initiatives.
The Centre has a well-respected national reputation in large part because of its high media profile, extensive events program and comprehensive online presence. The incumbent will play a critical role in communicating the Centre’s work to target audiences, including media, government, donors, academia, students, and the general public
Application close: Monday February 03, 2020
The Centre is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position from Jared Mondschein at jared.mondschein@sydney.edu.au, Senior Research Fellow and Senior Advisor (Strategic Planning & Evaluation)
For recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Mariana Yousif, +61 2 8627 9437
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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