Applications are due at 11:59 pm 21 November 2022. The Melbourne-based position will start in January. Please see job description and application details below. Come and join our team!
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The Carmichael Centre is established to:
To that end, the Carmichael Centre hosts a 3-year research and public education position, the Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow, awarded to a mid-career or senior researcher in labour and industrial relations, political-economy, or a related field.
The Fellow will undertake and publish new research, and undertake other educational and commentary activities, consistent with the themes and progressive vision expressed by Laurie Carmichael, and the goals of the Centre.
The Fellow will be employed by the Australia Institute, and would work from our office in Melbourne.
Compensation for the position will be consistent with experience of the successful candidate (and will include superannuation contributions and related employment expenses).
Prospective candidates for the Fellow must demonstrate the following attributes:
Applicants are invited for the Carmichael Fellow. Applications must include a cover letter describing the applicant’s interest and experience in trade unionism and the themes relevant to the Carmichael Centre; a full resume (listing relevant experience and publications); and 2 letters of reference.
Applications should be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm AEDT on Monday 21 November, 2022, to:
recruitment@australiainstitute.org.au
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Online interviews will be held in early December. The successful candidate will commence work in January, 2023.
Thank you for your interest in the Carmichael Centre!
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