• 3-years Full Time Fixed-Term contract
• $114,307 - $160,728 (ALB - ALC) plus 17% Superannuation
• Based at Curtin University in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia

Job Reference: 1215489

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced Social Scientist, with related disciplinary experience to join our team at the Curtin Institute for Energy Transition (CIET). We are looking for an individual who likes to design, manage, and undertake research projects to investigate social issues to inform policy and other industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a passion for energy transition, climate change, and community engagement. This role will have responsibility for managing a variety of projects working across industry, government, and the non-profit sector. The successful candidate will work closely with the Director to develop grant proposals, engage with stakeholders, supervise research staff and students, and contribute to cutting-edge research. The Curtin Institute for Energy Transition (CIET) offers an exciting opportunity to work on one of the world's most pressing challenges - the transition to clean energy.

Join our innovative and dynamic team at CIET, where you will have the opportunity to influence the research agenda, develop new skills, and engage with national and international researchers and stakeholders. This role offers a vibrant and supportive environment with mentorship from experienced researchers.

As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

About The Curtin Institute for Energy Transition (CIET)

CIET is a multidisciplinary hub bringing together experts from various fields to tackle the challenges of energy transition. Our mission is to lead in climate and energy technologies, engage stakeholders, and provide tools to facilitate energy transitions. We are committed to sustainable, equitable, and innovative energy solutions and educating the next generation of problem solvers.

We use scientific information to engage stakeholders about the agreements required to systematically lift the level of societal debate around what a just transition entails and provide a suite of technologies and tools to facilitate energy transitions in practice.

You can visit the CIET webpage (https://research.curtin.edu.au/ciet/) to learn more about the institute. 

Why Choose Curtin?

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, and personal development opportunities.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

• Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
• Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, locality allowance, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance discounts.
• Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days), Travel Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
• Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter, your CV, and a separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. 

To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser:

Research Fellow (ALB): https://tinyurl.com/ypu49tup
Senior Research Fellow (ALC): https://tinyurl.com/mr22696w

Selection Criteria

1. A doctoral qualification in relevant discipline (or equivalent track record of outstanding research
2. Experience in applying a range of mixed method research techniques to gather and analyse relevant data
3. An ability to provide input into preparation of tenders for new research projects and research grants with an emerging record of success in securing external research grants
4. An ability to prepare, present and disseminate research results including a track record of peer reviewed journal publications
5. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students, staff and external stakeholders with cross cultural sensitivity.
6. Demonstrated commitment to applying relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

Applications close: Sunday 4th August 2024 AWST 3:00pm

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

Disclaimer

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.