Associate Research Fellow – University of Wollongong

Research Opportunity: Associate Research Fellow – University of Wollongong

• Institution: University of Wollongong (UOW)

• Academic Unit / Department: Discipline of Geography and Sustainability, School of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Society and Business

• Job Identification: 6928

• Position: Associate Research Fellow

• Appointment Type: Fixed-Term, Part-Time (0.8 FTE)

• Appointment Duration: 3 Years

• Working Hours: 28 hours per week

• Academic Level: Level A

• Project: ARC Discovery Project on Australia’s Maritime Ports as Critical Infrastructure

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 52.85 lakh – INR 61.92 lakh annually at 0.8 FTE, plus 17% superannuation

• Location: Wollongong Campus, New South Wales, Australia

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available; valid Australian work rights required

• Application Deadline: October 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM

• Position Status: Fixed-term research appointment

Overview of Role

The University of Wollongong invites applications for an Associate Research Fellow to join an Australian Research Council Discovery Project investigating how Australia’s maritime ports are sustained as critical infrastructure amid environmental, economic, technological, and geopolitical change.

The successful candidate will develop and lead an original postdoctoral research program while collaborating with academic researchers, industry stakeholders, and government partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an innovative postdoctoral research program aligned with the ARC Discovery Project.

• Conduct high-quality field-based research.

• Undertake stakeholder engagement, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

• Produce internationally recognised research outputs.

• Publish research in academic journals.

• Present findings at academic conferences.

• Contribute to policy-focused research translation.

• Build productive relationships with academic, industry, and government partners.

• Support future research opportunities and project outcomes.

Research Focus

The project examines the resilience and sustainability of Australia’s maritime ports as critical infrastructure, particularly in the context of:

• Environmental change

• Economic change

• Technological transformation

• Geopolitical change

• Infrastructure resilience

• Sustainability

• Maritime and transport systems

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or evidence of near completion in a relevant discipline, including:

  • Human Geography

  • Planning

  • Industrial Relations

  • Environmental Studies

  • Transport Studies

  • Sociology

  • Political Science

  • Anthropology

  • Related Social Science discipline

• Ability to undertake high-quality original research.

• Experience working in collaborative research environments.

• Experience with mixed-method research.

Relevant methods may include:

• Interviews

• Ethnography

• Surveys

• Focus Groups

• Document Analysis

Preferred Research Profile

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A developing record of academic publications.

• Experience presenting research to academic and non-academic audiences.

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Stakeholder engagement capability.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Nature of Appointment

• Fixed-term appointment

• 3-year duration

• Part-time at 0.8 FTE

• 28 hours per week

• Level A research appointment

• Based at Wollongong Campus

• National Criminal History Check required before commencement

• Valid Australian work rights required

• Visa sponsorship is not available

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages

3. Cover letter should summarise relevant skills and experience against the selection criteria in the position description.

Application Process

• Job Identification: 6928

• Application Deadline: October 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM

• Applications should be submitted through the University of Wollongong careers portal.

• Contact: Associate Professor Andrew Warren

• School: School of Social Sciences

• Email: awarren@uow.edu.au
  

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