(Level C) $121,256 - $139,445 per annum plus an employer contribution of 9.5% will apply

Fixed Term contract for 12 months available immediately

The South Australian Centre for Economic Studies (SACES) is a self-funding applied research unit of The University of Adelaide. SACES was established in 1982 with a principal role to review, research and report on economic and public policy issues of relevance to South Australia and Australia as a whole. The Centre aims to increase the quality of analysis and debate regarding issues within the State, and to establish itself as a pre-eminent economic research centre in Australia.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Researcher who is an economist with significant experience in consulting, project management, large scale surveying and data analysis. The successful applicant is expected to have high-level qualitative and/or quantitative research and analytical skills and provide commentary and advice on contemporary economic, social and public policy issues. The successful candidate will contribute to securing external research and consulting funding and will also assist with project planning and coordinating input from a range of sources; and with the production of research proposals, project reports and presentations.

To be successful you will need:

• A PhD (or evidence of submission of PhD thesis for examination) in Economics or a closely related field
• Experience in providing policy advice and/or economic analysis in a data-driven environment with a strong customer focus
• Analytical and research skills relevant to the conduct of economics consultancy projects
• Experience performing accurate quantitative and statistical analysis of data
• A high degree of personal organisation and ability to deal with competing projects and priorities, and experience in management, planning, coordination and realisation of consultancy projects including liaison with clients in the conduct and delivery of research projects

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vase scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. And our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of the Professions delivers excellence in teaching, learning and research driven by real-world, commercial needs in the areas of: law; business; economics and international trade; commercialisation and innovation; and global food and resources. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/professions

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click the link to the online application form below and address and upload your responses to all selection criteria.

Application close 11.55 pm, 19 April, 2020.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Steve Whetton
Acting Director, SA Centre for Economic Studies
P: +61 8 8313 4663
E: steve.whetton@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.