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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Social Sciences)

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Sep 29, 2016

Job Details

The School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering is an international leader in the chemical engineering field and has an excellent international reputation which has been built over four decades at the University. With 35 academic staff, including 17 professors, the School provides quality programs and leadership in chemical engineering education, research and development, and expert consulting to support the process industries. The School conducts undergraduate teaching in the disciplines of chemical, biological, environmental and metallurgical engineering and teaches into postgraduate programs in growing fields including integrated water management and energy studies. The School's project centred curriculum was recently chosen in a RAE & MIT study as one of six global exemplars in leading engineering education. UQ Chemical Engineering was ranked in the top 16 worldwide in the 2012 QS subject rankings for chemical engineering and was the top ranking school in Australia. It was also given the highest score awarded for chemical engineering in Australia in the recent ERA study.

The role

We are seeking a social scientist who is interested in science and technology studies, community engagement and other participatory methods. The person will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of researchers examining the technical aspects required for deployment of CCS in Queensland to develop a social science research program that investigates potential barriers and enablers for CCS acceptance into society. The role will also help with facilitating knowledge sharing activities in parallel with colleagues in China.

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant discipline from across the social sciences and peer-reviewed publications.  You will possess excellent desktop research skills, an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods. You have advance communications skills (both written and spoken) and a demonstrated capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams. You will also possess an understanding of community engagement and participation methods and processes for knowledge sharing.

Remuneration

This is a full-time 3 year fixed term appointment at Academic Level A. The remuneration package will be in the range of $79,170.68 - $84,985.56p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17%.

Position Description

 499482_3028852_Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Social Sciences).pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Professor Peta Ashworth on +61 409 929 981 or p.ashworth@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Demonstration of how you meet the Selection Criteria and Curriculum Vitae.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Reference: 499482

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