Research Associate - Sparking Imagination Education
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
- Location
- Camperdown, Australia
- Salary
- $83,454 - $112,462 + 17% superannuation
- Closing date
- 17 Oct 2023
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- Academic Discipline
- Education, Social Sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Associate
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Part Time
Job Details
- 24-Month fixed term, part time 30 Hours per week (FTE 0.8). Hybrid opportunity.
- Seeking a Research Associate to contribute to the ARC project.
- Level A, Base Salary $83,454 - $112,462 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Sydney School of Education and Social Work (SSESW) specialises in teaching and research in the fields of education and social work, which have long traditions at the University of Sydney. Our undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are some of the best in Australia.
The school is currently seeking a Research Associate - Sparking Imagination Education to join the team. The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with studies, and contributing to the overall goals and objectives of a research project. As an academic Level A Research Associate, you would conduct research and/or scholarly activities under the limited supervision of senior academic staff, either independently or as part of a research team.
ARC Linkage Projects support academics to work with government and industry partners to tackle complex problems and fast-track solutions to benefit end users. In this project researchers from the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Wollongong and University of Queensland are collaborating with industry partners AIME and Social Ventures Australia.
About you
- bachelor's degree in Education or related field
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities, as appropriate to the position
- demonstrate the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- project management or collaboration experience and research background in education or related fields
- prior experience in the implementation of similar research projects, including managing preparations for, and execution of, fieldwork, organising events, writing reports and contributing to other non-scholarly outputs and research papers
- high-level communication, networking and organisational skills and maturity to build and maintain effective working relationships with preservice and in-service teacher educators, other research participants, CIs and research assistants
- experience with literature reviews, qualitative methods (e.g., interviews) and data analysis using software tools
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a Fixed term position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
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Applications Close
Tuesday 17 October 2023 11:59 PM
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
AU
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