Postdoctoral Fellow in Nuclear Law

This Job is based in Australia

About The Role

• Duration : 3-year Fixed-term contract
• Employment Type : Full time (35 hours per week)
• Location : Kensington, NSW Australia (international sponsorship available)
• Remuneration : Level A6 : $113,911 + 17% superannuation + annual leave loading

About Us

UNSW Law & Justice is the top-ranking law faculty in Australia

The School of Global & Public Law draws on the faculty's strengths in international and comparative law and the two main branches of Australian public law – constitutional and administrative law. In everything we do, we seek to combine sound analytic frameworks with practical approaches that make a meaningful difference to the world.

Why this role matters

The Nuclear Innovation Centre and the Faculty of Law & Justice are seeking to appoint a three-year Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research and build capacity on nuclear law at UNSW. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work across both the Faculty and the Centre to undertake world-class research, build cross-disciplinary curriculum, and exercise thought leadership to help position UNSW at the forefront globally of research, education, and impact on the ethical development of nuclear energy.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be connected with the Nuclear Innovation Centre at the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Global & Public Law in the Faculty of Law & Justice, both at UNSW Sydney. The Postdoctoral Fellow will have a unique opportunity to be part of this world-leading and agenda-setting research program. The Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow will report to Professor Lucas Lixinski (Law & Justice), with a dotted line to Associate Professor Edward Obbard (Nuclear Innovation Centre), as well as work closely with Professor Natalie Klein (Law & Justice) and Adjunct Associate Professor Helen Cook (Law & Justice).

Skills & Experiences

(Selection Criteria)

You will possess the following skills and experience to be considered for the role :

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive responsibilities, skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-employment Checks Required For This Position

UNSW Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include :

For further details on the benefits, please visit https : / / www.jobs.unsw.edu.au / lifestyle-benefits

How To Apply

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please provide your CV and a separate document clearly addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Closing date : Monday 20th October at 11 : 30pm Sydney time.

Contact :

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anabel Wason, Talent Acquisition Consultant : [HIDDEN TEXT]

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment

Skills Required

Interpersonal Skills, conference presentations, Publications, Time Management Skills, Project Management Skills