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Employment Type: Fixed term full time for 2 years
Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 (plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Location: Kensington NSW Australia

Why Your Role Matters

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level B) to join a cutting-edge research agenda on culture, institutions, and economics.

This research-only position offers the opportunity to work under the supervision of Professor Pauline Grosjean (UNSW) and in collaboration with Victoria Baranov (University of Melbourne), Ralph De Haas (EBRD), and Ieda Matavelli (CERGE-EI). You will contribute to the design and execution of research projects, carry out independent and collaborative research, and help develop applications for competitive funding.

The role reports to Professor Grosjean and has no direct reports.

You will:

• Engage in individual and collaborative research aligned with disciplinary standards.
• Create scholarly impact recognised by peers in the advancement of knowledge.
• Conduct research activities independently or as part of a team.
• Design and execute research projects, including field experiments.
• Establish a personal research portfolio and develop independent research proposals.
• Contribute to competitive funding applications under guidance.
• Collaborate across institutions and disciplines.

Skills and Experience:

• A PhD completed or near completion in Economics or a related field.
• Strong coding skills (e.g., R, Python, Stata).
• Experience in designing and conducting experiments.
• Excellent empirical research skills.
• Demonstrated interest in gender norms, culture, political economy, and social change.
• Proven commitment to staying current with developments in your discipline.

The comprehensive list of skills and experience required for this position can be found below the advert on jobs@unsw.

About UNSW

UNSW is a vibrant, diverse community committed to thoughtful, practical, and purposeful work. We are driven by impact and innovation, and we support our staff with a range of benefits.

Benefits

• Flexible working options (including remote work and flexible hours)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% superannuation and additional leave loading
• 3 extra days of leave over the Christmas period
• Discounts across retail, education, and fitness

How to Apply

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. To be considered submit your application inclusive of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research paper, and three letters of reference via the https://econjobmarket.org/positions or by clicking apply now and submitting your application via our online portal.

Applications close: Monday 1st December 2025 at 9:00am Sydney time
Interviews: Members of the School and research team will be interviewing online in December 2025.

Get in Touch

For questions related to the position, please contact:
Ieda Matavelli
📧 i.matavelli@unsw.edu.au

Please apply online – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed above.

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. UNSW provides workplace adjustments and flexible work options for eligible staff.

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