Ocean Research Director & Graduate Development

UNSW

Princeton (CA)

On-site

USD 112,000 - 129,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

UNSW is seeking the Graduate Director to lead the integrated researcher development program across five universities, including UNSW. The role focuses on training, mentoring and career development for PhD students and early/mid-career researchers.

The position is a fixed-term, full-time role (35 hours/week) based in Sydney, with proposed start date February 2027. It offers a generous salary and benefits package. Applications close Oct 29, 2026.

Qualifications

PhD in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
Commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
Experience mentoring HDR students and early career researchers at scale.
Track record of collegial leadership and building effective partnerships.
Proven influencing and communication skills across diverse groups.
Experience implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence.
Demonstrated success in curriculum development and improvement.
Experience with industry or work-integrated learning.
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Ability to attract funding for learning and teaching initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and implement the Centre’s inter-disciplinary Researcher Development Program in Oceanography.
Provide advice and mentoring to students and early career researchers in the Centre of Excellence.
Design and develop learning activities and resources for post-graduate students and early career researchers.
Maintain and develop links within the discipline industry and profession for professional development.
Attract quality research students by nurturing and developing interest in research.
Coordinate and run training and development opportunities for students and early-career researchers.
Establish a research performance culture to maintain high PhD completion rates.
Develop strategies to recruit and retain students and researchers from under-represented groups.
Work with enrolling institutions to identify internships and work-integrated learning.
Identify and apply for additional funding for the Centre.
Lead Centre meetings and seminars and participate in committees.
Contribute to independent research with impact and leadership.
Mentor HDRs to timely completion and supervise where appropriate.
Align with UNSW Code of Conduct and safety policies.