Classification: Academic Level A / B
Salary package: $74,775 - $115,428 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Part-time (0.6 FTE or 21 hours per week), Fixed term for 18 months.

• Contribute to fascinating research into the political geography of peacekeeping
• Enjoy generous benefits including 17% superannuation
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep
• Be a part of Australia’s #1 university

About Us

The Department of International Relations, the first of its kind in Australia, is a world-leading centre of the study of the challenges, opportunities, and processes that emerge from these momentous changes. Since our foundation in 1949, we have approached the challenge of thinking about global and regional affairs with a combination of academic rigour and ethical awareness. Today, the Department follows in the footsteps of the discipline-leading men and women who have worked here in the past and upon whose inheritance we continue to build. The quality of our academic research has been consistently recognised in various global and national rankings

The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs (Bell School) is a world-leading centre for research, education, and policy analysis on international and Asia Pacific politics, security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. The School comprises a number of vibrant, interdisciplinary, intellectual communities: the Department of International Relations, the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, the Department of Political and Social Change, and the Department of Pacific Affairs.

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The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region.

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About the opportunity

We are seeking a Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow (to be appointed at either academic Level A or B) to provide comprehensive support on the establishment of an interdisciplinary research agenda on the political cartography of international peacekeeping. The Candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers (PI Lemay-Hebert, as well as CI Prof. Jonathan Fisher, University of Birmingham, and CI Prof. Marsha Henry, LSE), as well as a Ph.D. student who will join us in 2022. The project, funded by the ARC (Discovery Project) is entitled “The Cartography of Peace: Security Zones, Colour Codes and Everyday Life”.

The aim of the project is to investigate the impacts of security mapping and the use of specific color-codes by United Nations peacekeeping operations when assessing risks. It will for the first time trace the origins of United Nations security mapping practices and compare key case studies: Afghanistan (green zone), Somalia (white zone), South Sudan and Kenya (blue zones) and Haiti (red and yellow zones). Expected outcomes include better understanding of how policy-makers assess risks on the ground, how security maps are drafted and modified across time, as well as an understanding of the meanings given to specific color-codes. The Candidate will work closely with the ARC Grant Recipient, Dr. Nicolas Lemay-Hebert, and work as part of the research team.

This role will see you work across multiple areas of responsibility, including research support, grant development and grant management, knowledge mobilisation, events management and general administrative support.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will have a degree in international relations or political geography, with experience in the fields of critical geography, cartography or related sub-fields. You will also have a demonstrated experience in writing, and potentially publishing cutting-edge research in these fields, and an ability to work with scholars coming from various disciplines. You will have experience in qualitative data collection and the assessment of qualitative research findings. To excel in this role, you will also be able to design new research data gathering strategies and contribute to the establishment of an innovative interdisciplinary research agenda through your established expertise on political geography.

What we offer

• A supportive work environment that will nurture your career and assist you in further developing your research and knowledge mobilisation skills.
• The opportunity to work with world-class researchers and build networks with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefits

Applicant enquiries

For a confidential discussion, please contact Dr Nicolas Lemay-Hebert, email: Nicolas.lemay-hebert@anu.edu.au

Selection Process Timeline

• Applications close at 11:55 PM AEST on Friday, 22 October 2021
• We anticipate interviewing shortlisted candidates the week commencing Monday, 15 November 2021
• All applicants will be contacted and advised of the outcome of their applications.
• Successful candidate to commence by February 2022 (flexible depending on individual circumstances)

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country

Closing Date: 11:55 pm 22 October 2021

Position Description:  Level A-B_Postdoctoral Research Fellow_IR.pdf