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Postdoctoral Fellow - Economist, Climate Change Adaptation
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Australia (New South Wales) - Australasia
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 05/12/2011
Company Name CSIRO
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Economist, Climate Change Adaptation

 Join a high-performing team of social and economic scientists

    • Design, conduct and publish original & innovative research
    • Engage with CSIRO internal clients, research agencies, government & industry partners

CSIRO is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship to work in the Social and Economic Sciences Program of CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems and the Climate Adaptation National Research Flagship. We are seeking a motivated researcher to join a high-performing team of social and economic scientists to design, conduct and publish original and innovative research on questions of adaptation to climate change. 

Specifically you will: 

  • Plan and implement research with other team members, internal and external clients
  • Publish high-impact, peer-reviewed research in international scientific journals
  • Contribute to a dynamic, innovative and effective research team
  • Contribute to the organizational goals of the research group, the Social and Economic Sciences Program and CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences


Location: Canberra, ACT

Salary: $73K-$82K plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: 3 year team

Ref No: ACT00540 

**Note that to be eligible for consideration for appointment to a Post Doctoral fellowship within CSIRO an applicant’s total relevant work experience, on completion of the fellowship at CSIRO, must not exceed six full-time equivalent years since confirmation of their doctorate. 
To be successful you will have : 

  • A PhD in a field of economics relevant to questions of climate change adaptation. Relevant contexts may include the built environment / urban sustainability through to natural resource management / policy
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete research characterized by originality, creativity and innovation and evidenced by a track record in peer-reviewed publications.
  • Ability to effectively engage with internal CSIRO clients and external clients (research agency, government and industry partners) to negotiate, design and conduct research.
  • Enter Criteria Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.


About CSIRO: Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities.

The Social and Economic Science Program within CSIRO’s Division of Ecosystem Sciences is the primary provider of social and economic scientific expertise to CSIRO and seeks to be recognized, nationally and internationally, as a leader in social science on questions of sustainability. For further information on the Program go to http://www.csiro.au/science/Social-Economic-Sciences.html or contact Dr Marcus Lane at marcus.lane@csiro.au. 

Applications close: 05 December 2011.

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