Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Climate Resilience and Adaptation Modelling

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 125.000 - 148.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services

Diversity & Inclusion

Zusammenfassung

The University of Melbourne is inviting applications for a Part-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Resilience and Adaptation Modelling. You will lead quantitative modelling of climate hazards and losses within BRACE, design adaptation instruments, and collaborate with academics, industry partners and funding bodies.

This 21-month, 0.8 FTE fixed-term role offers a supportive research environment, opportunities for co-supervision of honours and postgraduate students, and access to a

Qualifikationen

• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, or have all requirements completed by the commencement date.
• Demonstrate high-quality research through working papers, submissions or publications in refereed international journals.
• Communicate complex quantitative and climate concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences in multiple formats.
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bring knowledge or experience in resilience, adaptation, climate modelling or related catastrophe risk areas.
• Engage confidently with industry, government or other organisations to translate research into practical applications.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate across BRACE work packages to develop and apply quantitative models of climate hazards and losses.
• Contribute to designing, developing and pricing adaptation and resilience instruments for key catastrophe perils.
• Lead high-quality research outputs and support competitive grant and industry funding applications across BRACE.
• Co-supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students while fostering a rigorous, supportive research training environment.
• Coordinate BRACE laboratory operations, including website content, communications, workshops and Industry Advisory Board activities.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative modelling

Climate risk

Multi-disciplinary

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD in relevant discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Climate Resilience and Adaptation Modelling

Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed term, 21 months
Faculty: Business and Economics
Department/ School: Centre for Actuarial Studies, Department of Economics
Salary: Level B - $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Transform climate risk understanding through quantitative modelling / collaborate in a global interdisciplinary lab / publish impactful research with industry partners
• Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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Your next career opportunity

You will lead quantitative modelling of climate hazards and losses within the innovative BRACE research laboratory.
You will help design, develop and price adaptation and resilience instruments for catastrophe perils.
You will gain rich interdisciplinary experience, working closely with academics, industry partners and funding bodies.

What you will deliver:

• Collaborate across BRACE work packages to develop and apply quantitative models of climate hazards and losses.
• Contribute to designing, developing and pricing adaptation and resilience instruments for key catastrophe perils.
• Lead high-quality research outputs and support competitive grant and industry funding applications across BRACE.
• Co-supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students while fostering a rigorous, supportive research training environment.
• Coordinate BRACE laboratory operations, including website content, communications, workshops and Industry Advisory Board activities.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, or have all requirements completed by the commencement date.
• Demonstrate high-quality research through working papers, submissions or publications in refereed international journals.
• Communicate complex quantitative and climate concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences in multiple formats.
• Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bring knowledge or experience in resilience, adaptation, climate modelling or related catastrophe risk areas.
• Engage confidently with industry, government or other organisations to translate research into practical applications.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Centre for Actuarial Studies

You will join the Centre for Actuarial Studies within the Department of Economics.
This Centre sits in the Faculty of Business and Economics and is recognised internationally for actuarial excellence.
As part of the BRACE laboratory, you will work with leading academics and industry partners on catastrophe resilience.
The team values rigorous research, real-world impact and collaboration, offering strong support and development opportunities.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia that are valid for the duration of this appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Prof. Benjamin Avanzi at ********@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick Petersen at **********@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at **********@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close:

Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Climate Resilience and Adaption Modelling_PD.docx