Circular Economy Research Fellow — Interdisciplinary Impact

University-of-Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

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

You will secure funding, manage complex project plans and budgets, and contribute to high-impact publications and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in a relevant field such as 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 confidently, setting priorities, monitoring progress and delivering agreed outcomes on time.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly, with strong written, oral and workshop facilitation skills across in-person and online formats.
• Bring an outstanding track record in circular economy or related project areas, including independent, self-directed research (quantitative and/or qualitative).

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

Grant/funding proposals

Project management

Communication (writing & presentations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in sustainability / circular economy / engineering

Job description

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

You will secure funding, manage complex project plans and budgets, and contribute to high-impact publications and knowledge transfer.