Senior Research Fellow in Social Responsibility - Centre for Coal Seam Gas

Centre for Coal Seam Gas

Australia's onshore natural gas industry has expanded rapidly with the establishment of a new Coal Seam Gas-Liquefied Natural Gas industry in Queensland. In this evolving environment, The University of Queensland recognised a need for a coordinated access point to address the community, government and industry challenges. The Centre for Coal Seam Gas (CCSG) was established in 2012 to conduct and support research and education within onshore gas, creating a scientific energy platform.

The Centre conducts research and supports education in key discipline areas including economics, business, petroleum engineering, geosciences, water, ecology and social sciences. The Centre also provides independent advice to industry and government on policy or business-relevant matters, leadership on scientific and technical issues as well as strategic planning.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus , renowned as one of Australia's most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane's city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment - you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

About This Opportunity

In this role, you will lead the social performance research program and engage with the community, CSG industry and government stakeholders, regarding research needs and strategies. This will entail developing and managing activities focusing on social responsibility research in the wider context of a global energy transition to lower carbon energy sources.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design research work program;
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior research staff;
• Data collection, management and interpretation;
• Publish research in high quality journals; and
• Foster close working relations with existing and potential industry partners.

Our Ideal Candidate

With a PhD in a Social Science discipline and demonstrated capacity for independent research in the field of social performance in the energy resources sector, you will also have the following skillset:

• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships;
• Detailed knowledge of key social responsibility challenges facing the onshore gas industry and other emerging energy technologies;
• Demonstrated ability to complete and publish high-quality work;
• Experience supervising research higher degree students.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed term position, from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021, at Academic level C.

The full-time base salary will be in the range $117,319 - $128,090, plus super of up to 17%.

You will be able to take advantage of UQ Sport Facilities , salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare, discounted private health insurance, cheap parking, development programs and many other benefits.

For further information, please review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021 .

Our Selection Process

Please note that Panel Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 09 September 2019 at The University of Queensland's St Lucia campus.

As part of the Selection Process, applicants shortlisted for interview may be required to present a seminar and mock lecture to members of the school community prior to their scheduled interview. Research seminars and lecture topics, if applicable, will be provided with adequate notice to shortlisted candidates.

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Andrew Garnett at a.garnett@uq.edu.au (07 3346 3017 EDA4 )

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, use the APPLY NOW button below. All applicants must supply the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Responses to the Selection Criteria