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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Resilience and Adaptation Modelling University of Melbourne in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
This is a salaried postdoctoral appointment at Level B, part-time 0.8 FTE, fixed term for 21 months, with a salary of AUD 124,656 to 148,023 p.a. plus 17% superannuation and benefits. No scholarship funding is mentioned.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Australia
University
University of Melbourne
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the University of Melbourne in Parkville, Melbourne, Australia within the Centre for Actuarial Studies, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics. The role sits in the BRACE research laboratory and focuses on climate resilience and adaptation modelling, including quantitative modelling of climate hazards and losses, catastrophe risk, and the design, development, and pricing of adaptation and resilience instruments.
This is a research-intensive postdoctoral appointment for candidates with strong interests in statistics, economics, environmental science, mathematics, and related climate-risk fields. The successful candidate will lead high-quality research outputs, support grant and industry funding applications, collaborate with academics, industry partners, and funding bodies, and co-supervise Honours, Masters, and PhD students. The role also includes coordination of laboratory activities such as website content, communications, workshops, and advisory board support.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or have completed all requirements by commencement. Evidence of strong research performance is expected, along with the ability to communicate complex quantitative and climate concepts to varied audiences and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Experience or knowledge in resilience, adaptation, climate modelling, or catastrophe risk is highly desirable. Applicants must have valid work rights for Australia for the duration of the appointment; visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check is required.
Funding and appointment: salaried postdoctoral role at Level B, part-time 0.8 FTE, fixed term for 21 months, with salary of AUD 124,656 to 148,023 per annum plus 17% superannuation and staff benefits. This is a job opening, not a scholarship.
Application window: applications close 15 November 2026 at 11:55 PM Melbourne time. Applicants should apply via the University of Melbourne careers portal and submit a resume, cover letter, and responses to the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
Funding details
This is a salaried postdoctoral appointment at Level B, part-time 0.8 FTE, fixed term for 21 months, with a salary of AUD 124,656 to 148,023 p.a. plus 17% superannuation and benefits. No scholarship funding is mentioned.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, or have all PhD requirements completed by the commencement date. They should have high-quality research evidenced by working papers, submissions, or publications in refereed international journals, be able to communicate complex quantitative and climate concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and have knowledge or experience in resilience, adaptation, climate modelling, or related catastrophe risk areas. Applicants must have current valid work rights for Australia for the duration of the appointment; visa sponsorship is not available. A Working with Children Check is required.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Melbourne careers portal. Upload your resume, a cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and responses to the Selection Criteria from the Position Description. Review the application guidance and FAQs on the university careers site before submitting.
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