Position Number: 0013923
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing (Research Contingent)
Faculty: Business and Economics
Department/School: Melbourne Institute
Salary: An attractive remuneration package is negotiable (pro rata for part-time) Plus employer superannuation contribution of 17%.
- Lead Impactful Research and Shape Economic Policy
About the role
The Melbourne Institute is seeking a distinguished Professorial/Principal Fellow or Enterprise Professor/Enterprise Fellow to lead and shape research and engagement in Macroeconomic Modelling, with a focus on Forecasting and Policy Analysis. As a key member of the Melbourne Institute's leadership team, you will:
- Drive groundbreaking research in macroeconomics.
- Foster connections with government and industry.
- Contribute to shaping Australian economic and social policy.
Who We Are Looking For
We seek an exceptional Professorial/Principal Fellow or Enterprise Professor/Enterprise Fellow with a deep understanding of the Australian economic landscape and a proven track record of impactful research to join our dynamic team.
You will also have:
- A PhD or equivalent in economics or a related field.
- A distinguished record of high-quality research publications in leading academic journals.
- A proven ability to secure competitive research funding
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and supervise research staff and PhD students.
- A strong commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Your New Team – The Melbourne Institute
https://melbourneinstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
The Melbourne Institute is a research-focused department within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. It is Australia's leading and longest-standing research institute in the field of economics, undertaking cutting-edge research into key issues relevant to modern economic and social policy.
Employee Benefits
We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your work life. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes including a dedicated scheme for women and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.
To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits
How to apply
Your application submitted should include a Cover Letter, CV and document with responses against the selection criteria found in the Candidate Pack for the role.
Candidate Information Pack: Professorial_Principal or Enterprise Professorial_Fellow - Candidate Information Pack
