About the Role
The Thomas and Margaret Ruth McArthur Fellowship Fund offers a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne, targeting scholars specialising in Anthropology with a keen interest in the Asia-Pacific region.
As a Postdoctoral Fellow based in the esteemed School of Social and Political Sciences, you will benefit from unparalleled mentorship from senior academics, access to cutting-edge facilities, and the chance to refine your interdisciplinary research skills.
This fellowship not only empowers you to advance your research profile but also encourages active contributions to the School and Faculty's research initiatives. You will play a role in shaping the academic discourse in your field and furthering the Faculty's research agenda, further supported by research funds to cover appropriate research expenses up to the value of $10,000 per annum.
Per the terms of the bequest funding this fellowship, preference is given to candidates who identify as female.
Responsibilities include:
1. Undertake high quality research on their designated research project;
2. Prepare reports and papers based on research findings for presentation at conferences and seminars;
3. Publish research findings in accordance with the minimum expectations of the Faculty of Arts;
4. Prepare and submit applications for external research grants where appropriate;
5. Undertake limited administrative functions primarily connected with the Fellow’s research project;
6. Undertake other limited duties as negotiated with the Head of School or Dean of the Faculty (such as research supervision, or occasional guest lecturing) that contribute to the incumbent’s professional development, and to the research and learning environment of the School of Social and Political Sciences.
Who We Are Looking For
Our ideal candidate will have a PhD qualification in Anthropology and a proven ability to conduct independent research in the Asia-Pacific region. They will also demonstrate a strong publication record in reputable journals or publishing houses, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for effective teamwork.
You will also have:
7. PhD qualification in the field of Anthropology;
8. Demonstrated ability to engage in independent scholarship and research in the Asia-Pacific;
9. Demonstrated publication record in Anthropology in refereed journals and/or publishing houses, relative to opportunity, previous career path and level of appointment;
10. Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Your New Team - The School of Social and Political Sciences
The appointee will join the School of Social and Political Sciences, which is at the forefront of teaching and research in the social sciences in Australia and internationally. The School’s aim is to redefine the world and change what matters, and our work is underpinned by the values of intellectual freedom, integrity, diversity, environmental sustainability and social justice. We value collegiality and active citizenship and are committed to contributing strongly to public and institutional life, and to providing an engaged and distinctive social science and arts education for our students.
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