Research Services

• 2 year fixed-term, full-time.
• $ 70,751 to $ 95,568 per annum (Level A)
• Plus 17% employer superannuation. Salary packaging options are available.
• Applicants must have full-time work rights for the term of the contract. (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position.)

The University of New England (UNE), Armidale is a regionally based, globally networked university that is renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education. Currently there are over 26,000 students (84% of whom are distance/online students) and approximately 1,200 academic and general staff.

The UNE decadal strategic plan, Future Fit 2021-2030, has been developed to guide the University to deliver on its enduring vision to support the aspirations of individuals in communities, and communities within regions, in a digital age.

About the Faculty/Group

Research Services facilitates and supports the University’s research effort through the provision of high quality administrative services and support to manage, develop and promote research, research training, knowledge exchange and innovation.

About the role

The Armidale Regional Council (ARC) in partnership with Business New England and the University of New England (UNE) have jointly developed an initiative titled Project Zero30. The goal of Project Zero30 is to move the Armidale Local Government Area to net zero carbon emissions by 2030. In doing so, Project Zero30 will achieve the Federal Government’s Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard certification. Project Zero30 is a unique opportunity to leverage the combined networks of UNE, Business New England and ARC in identifying, developing and implementing climate mitigation and adaptation activities, informed through research-led innovation that can be only achieved by community successfully working with its civic university. The open and transparent nature of Project Zero30 will provide communication pathways to ensure other communities can progressively adopt rather than wait for completion of the project to benefit from its research and innovation.

As a key part of Project Zero30 the ARC, Business New England and UNE are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PRF). The PRF will undertake the Armidale Local Government Area baseline measurement activity for the development of the carbon emissions audit and will conduct research in climate mitigation and adaption initiatives that will assist Project Zero30 to achieve its goal.

This is a unique opportunity for a PRF to work with community, business and the agriculture sector to develop a clear understanding of the needs and expectations of a regional/rural local government area in managing climate adaptation and mitigation.

About you

ARC, Business New England and UNE are seeking someone with research experience in either, local government, community organisations and/or the lay public. The successful applicant will also hold a PhD qualification relevant to the position and have experience in modelling and data collection and analysis.

Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and social media skills, along with excellent organisational skills are essential.

Specific duties will include, but not limited to:

• Collection and analysis of a range of relevant data sets;
• Development of the Armidale Local Government Area carbon account;
• Review of relevant national and international literature;
• Liaison with relevant government and non-government agencies and actors;
• Production of interim reports and presentations for the supervisory team, the project partners and the wider community;
• Community research into actions that will enable behavioural and social change around, inter alia, energy and natural resource use; and
• Research into appropriate mitigation and adaptation strategies for adoption by the community, agriculture and industry.

About Armidale

Living in Armidale you will experience the best of both city and rural living.  Enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with access to shopping, gourmet food, top sporting facilities and cultural delights, all for a fraction of the price you’d expect to pay in a major city. You can live in the heart of Armidale or experience the tranquillity of the New England countryside on a rural property. To find out more visit www.experiencethehighs.com.au.

Enquiries and additional information

Informal enquiries may be directed to Head of Department, Geography and Planning - Professor Neil Argent, phone: (02) 6773 2803 or email: nargent@une.edu.au.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 16 January 2021

Reference No: 221291

TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION:

Please refer to the position information booklet available at www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about the position.  Submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom of the advertisement and attaching the following three documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current Resume including details of three referees.
3. Responses to the Selection Criteria contained in the position information booklet.

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures. As a University committed to engaging a diverse workforce, UNE encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.