Circular Economy Research Fellow: Impact & Partnerships

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne seeks a Research Fellow in Circular Economy within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. You will lead interdisciplinary circular economy research, collaborating with industry and government to translate insights into measurable sustainability outcomes.

You will design and deliver high-impact projects, secure new funding opportunities, and manage budgets, timelines and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in sustainability, circular economy or engineering.
• Demonstrate experience developing collaborative funding opportunities with partners in industry, government or research organisations.
• Work effectively within interdisciplinary research teams, building constructive relationships across diverse disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Manage projects and budgets, setting priorities, monitoring progress and delivering outcomes on time.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly, with strong written, oral and workshop facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality circular economy research projects in interdisciplinary teams with industry, government and campus partners.
• Identify and secure new collaborative funding opportunities, including proposals in plastics, metals, energy and related systems.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines and milestones to ensure successful delivery of research programmes.
• Coordinate engagement activities including workshops, seminars and events that strengthen partnerships and visibility for circular economy.
• Contribute to advancing sustainability and circular economy at the University through publications, presentations and internal initiatives.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Fundraising/funding development

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

PhD in sustainability, circular economy or engineering

Job description

The University of Melbourne seeks a Research Fellow in Circular Economy within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. You will lead interdisciplinary circular economy research, collaborating with industry and government to translate insights into measurable sustainability outcomes.

You will design and deliver high-impact projects, secure new funding opportunities, and manage budgets, timelines and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable results.