Research Fellow Or Senior Research Fellow, Climate Change Adaptation

Full time

Fixed Term Start date: 1st May 2023End date: 1st May 2026

Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

Salary: Level B: $100,480 – $118,659 plus 17% superannuationLevel C: $122,297 – $140,478 plus 17% superannuation

About the position

This position is part of a Strategic Academic Recruitment Initiative by La Trobe University to build research capacity in climate change research and action. It is a key part of the La Trobe Climate Change Adaptation Lab (LTCCAL) which is launching in March 2023. The aim of the Lab is to advance rigorous research, learning and knowledge exchange on climate change adaptation. It will be located within the Department of Social Inquiry within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

Expertise in climate change adaptation and/or related fields

Track record of research success

Enthusiasm for collaborative, impactful research.

Duties will include:

Conduct and lead innovative and high impact collaborative research and publications

Help obtain external research funding

Co-supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR), honours and postgraduate students

Actively engage and build partnerships with industry and government

Be involved in professional activities including conferences and seminars

Contribute to knowledge transfer at a nationally significant level

Contribute to Department, College and University activities.