CareerPlan

Postdoctoral Researcher

Parkville, AUFull-time$125k–$148k2026-11-12
Based in AustraliaNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead an ARC Discovery project on slow emergencies (climate change, AI, pandemics) and shape youth-focused education policy responses by driving qualitative research with young people and policy makers.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (Academic)

Builds

Qualitative research outputs, high-quality publications, and policy-informing project deliverables.

Domain

Education policy, social science, climate change, AI, youth studies

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Advanced qualitative methods, comparative studies, project management, stakeholder collaboration, grant development, mentoring

Preferred skills

Expertise in slow emergencies, education policy, climate change, AI, or young people's mental health

Responsibilities

Design and deliver interviews and participatory forums with young people and policy makers; produce publications and presentations; manage project governance and data; mentor research assistants and youth researchers.

Seniority

Postdoctoral, emerging research leader