Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Economics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Australia Application Deadline 1 Dec *********:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Full time, fixed term for 2 years
Join a collaborative and supportive network of internationally renowned academics
Base Salary $113,400 - $121,054 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney are inviting applications for a
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Economic History.
The School is a key partner in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course (Life Course Centre), which investigates how social and economic disadvantage is transmitted across generations and communities.
The Life Course Centre brings together interdisciplinary researchers from Australian universities, government agencies, NGOs, and international affiliates.
This position is part of an exciting Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project awarded to Professors Marian Vidal-Fernandez and Jordi Vidal-Robert (University of Sydney), and Professors Michele Battisti and Sayantan Ghosal (University of Glasgow).
The research project, titled The Socio-Economic Impacts of Colonisation in Australia, encompasses a broad range of topics, including health, economic growth, inequality, and culture. The project draws on large-scale data collection and archival records, and applies a diverse set of methodologies such as text analysis and machine learning to assess the impact of colonisation.
About you
PhD in Economics (awarded prior to commencement)
experience working with large datasets
ability to conduct independent research and lead the development of academic papers
proven capacity to collaborate collegially within research teams to meet the aims and deadlines of the project
evidence of a developing publication record and research potential
Desirable expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Applied microeconometrics
Economic Geography/ArcGis
Machine learning
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Visa sponsorship is available.
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.
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