About University:
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
About the Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. With a rich history since 1855, we foster bold critical thinkers and effective communicators who can navigate global challenges and delve into the essence of humanity.
About the Role
The Postdoctoral Fellowship provides an opportunity to work closely with the Director and Professor of Indigenous Studies on ARC funded projects. The successful candidate will conduct research aligned with the Indigenous Studies Program’s mission, demonstrating expertise in Indigenous Studies, interdisciplinary research, and collaboration with Indigenous communities and organisations.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct and assist a current program of research centred ARC projects involving the Director and Professor, Indigenous Studies Program
- Engage proactively with the Indigenous Studies Program and the Faculty of Arts community, leadership, fellows, associates, doctoral group and visitors
- Contribute to championing and fostering research in the field of Indigenous Studies in the Faculty of Arts
Job no: 0047371
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Arts
School: Culture and Communication
Salary: Level A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
About You
You will have strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, an interest in building academic relationships and partnerships in Indigenous Studies, and maintain professional behaviour aligned with the Faculty’s Values and Behaviours.
You will also have:
- PhD in a relevant Humanities and Social Sciences discipline or near completion of a PhD thesis
- A collaborative or emerging research profile of work in Indigenous Studies aligned to the Program’s work
- Emerging track record of research publications engaged with Indigenous Studies and debates
To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
Important Dates:
Advertised: 31 May 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jun 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
To Apply: CLICK HERE
