University of Sydney, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SCIENCES

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

REFERENCE NO. 824/0512

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

·         Develop your research skills and publications working alongside internationally recognised scholars

·         Full-time, 4 year fixed term, remuneration package: AU$92.6Kp.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 at the University of Sydney and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Click here for information on the project.

Postdoctoral Research Associate duties and responsibilities:

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

•      Duties involve developing the project datasets, 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;

•      Skills in research methodsand use of standard statistical packages (Stata or SPSS);

•      A publication record in peer-reviewed international journals;

•      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.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you:

• Address the online selection criteria;

·         Include a cover letter summarising suitability, research interests, and experience;

·         Submit a curriculum vitae/resume including the names and contact details of a minimum of two referees.

For guidance on how to apply visit: How to apply for an advertised position.

Remuneration package(Academic Level A): AU$92,604 p.a. (which includes a base salary AU$78,252 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

Assistance towards the travel relocation costs following appointment (up to AU$3,000 for non-Australian residents 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).

The research team will share offices in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

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.

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