[EL] Position Vacant: Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Project Manager at the University of Sydney, Australia

[Abel Orellana]

Dear all,

The Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Project Manager.  Click here<http://usyd.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.processJobSearch&jobid=aeee0e2d-ea86-0429-a55a-650d9bf37239&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=949319BC-8898-4F11-AC4B-9DB401358504&jobsListKey=178bba83-fb00-4400-adf8-e4ac71639> or visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number 822/0512 for more information and to apply.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW AND PROJECT MANAGER<http://usyd.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.processJobSearch&jobid=5b51daab-0475-e39e-b367-6d9bda5dd9e5&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=949319BC-8898-4F11-AC4B-9DB401358504&jobsListKey=4f9f7926-aff0-46e0-8175-d0d0cc83d>
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

*         Join the Electoral Integrity Project, a prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) funded Laureate fellowship study

*         Work with internationally recognised scholars and develop your research skills and publications

*         Full-time, 4 year fixed term, remuneration package: AU$104.6K p.a. (which includes salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)

The five-year Electoral Integrity Project, which starts in mid-2012, is based at the Department of Government and International Relations <http://sydney.edu.au/arts/government_international_relations/> at the University of Sydney and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Click here<http://lft.ucc.usyd.edu.au/lft-download.cgi?id=691d22ccce03ebbc890877bf> for information on the project.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Project Manager duties and responsibilities:


*      This position will form part of a team conducting research on electoral integrity, under the supervision of the Project Director;

*      Duties involve managing and coordinating the daily work of the research team, the visiting research fellows program, and the project budget, under the supervision of the Project Director;

*      Responsibilities also include the project datasets, organising annual project workshops and monthly project seminars, and writing and editing working papers and publications.


Essential skills and qualifications:


*      A PhD dissertation (defended before September 2012) in Comparative Politics, Political Science or a related field is required;

*      Advanced skills in research methods and the use of standard statistical packages (Stata or SPSS);

*      A publication record in peer-reviewed international journals;

*      Experience and demonstrated skills in managing collaborative teams;

*      Excellent English language skills.


Desirable competencies:


*      Research interests in the study of comparative politics;

*      Strong research motivation, analytical and communication skills, oral, statistical, and written;

*      Ability to set priorities, work flexibly under pressure, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines;

*      Capacity for personal independence, initiative and creativity;

*      Ability to motivate colleagues and collaborate in teams;

*      Willingness to travel internationally and work in a multicultural context;

*      Some knowledge of other languages is highly desirable;

*      Skills in editing, writing and research;

*      Advanced skills with various standard software packages, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Remuneration package (Academic Level B): AU$104,644 p.a. (which includes a base salary of AU$88,426 p.a, leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

Assistance towards the travel relocation costs will be offered following appointment (up to AU$3,000 for non-Australian resident and up to AU$1,000 for Australian residents).

Reimbursements of expenses will be available for up to two conferences (at which the fellow presents a written paper) per year (maximum of AU$1,000 and economy-class travel).

CLOSING DATE: 30 August 2012 (11:30pm, Sydney time)

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.

(c) The University of Sydney

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