Research Project Manager

at  La Trobe University

Work type:Fixed Term

• 1 Year Fixed Term Appointment / Full Time with Part Time option for suitable candidates
• Role can be located at La Trobe University’s Bundoora Campus or Albury-Wodonga Campus
• Senior Research Fellow/Level C/Research Only Academic

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications in a relevant area of social science (e.g. Human Geography, Environmental Sociology).
• A record of timely, effective deliver of high-quality research projects and outputs.
• High level organisational skills: the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with a high level of self-motivation and personal management.
• Publications of various sorts that provide evidence of sound analytical skills and strong research potential.
• Demonstrated capabilities in social science methods.
  Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

• Leading the timely delivery of the project including managing milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborating with the rest of the team to determine and monitor team roles.
• Contributing to writing up research findings for high quality publications.
• Working with the project team and industry partners to disseminate research findings.
• Co-supervising a Research Fellow and Research Assistants as needed.