Research Fellow, Social Impact & Regional Development

UNSW; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW Centre for Social Impact is seeking a Research Fellow (Level B) to advance research that supports place-based investment and social impact. The role combines independent and collaborative work and will produce both academic and practitioner outputs.

The appointee reports to the Research & Innovation Director, participates in competitive grant projects, and helps disseminate findings to diverse audiences while guiding junior researchers and project management activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in business-related discipline with expertise in qualitative and mixed methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, independently or as a member of a team.
• Create scholarly impact through high-quality academic publications and practitioner outputs.
• Contribute to CSI strategy by developing applications for competitive funding.
• Participate as co-investigator or chief investigator in competitive grants and research collaborations.
• Support dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake research activities and fieldwork (surveys, literature reviews, data gathering).
• Present at conferences and workshops as required.
• Assist supervision of research students and assistants.
• Provide leadership and project management for deliverables, including place-based focus groups.

Skills

Qualitative research

Continuous learning

Research excellence

Industry collaboration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in business-related discipline

Job description

UNSW Centre for Social Impact is seeking a Research Fellow (Level B) to advance research that supports place-based investment and social impact. The role combines independent and collaborative work and will produce both academic and practitioner outputs.

The appointee reports to the Research & Innovation Director, participates in competitive grant projects, and helps disseminate findings to diverse audiences while guiding junior researchers and project management activities.