The University of Auckland Looking for Post Doctoral Fellowship| Business and Economics at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Faculty of Business & Economics is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join us on 12-month fixed-term contracts from 1 February 2024.

This Postdoctoral Fellowship provides the opportunity for an emerging researcher, following the completion of their degree, to gain further experience under the scientific supervision the co-director of the Centre for Mathematical Social Science. The Fellowship may be extended or transitioned into other academic roles on completion of the 12-month period.

This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging researcher who shows the desire to develop a research agenda on the ‘Infodemic Project’ coordinated by Dr Simona Fabrizi, within the Centre for Mathematical Social Science. They will be joining a team of experts interested in exploring the connection between mis- and dis-information, trust in institutions, and other key factors in determining (i) the effectiveness of the response to public policy measures, for instance, (i.a) for the uptake of vaccination following a pandemic, or (i.b) the mitigation and adaptation strategies to combat adverse climate change consequences, or exploring (ii) the resilience of democracies and institutions in the face of strategic manipulation of information, including with the advent of AI.

This is a fulltime (40 hours per week), fixed term (12 months) opportunity.

The salary range is $88,616 – $93,296 and will be dependent on experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake

• Research experience relevant to position evidenced by an emerging publication record
• Expertise with data manipulation, visualisation, and ability to communicate scientific findings also to a non-academic audience
• Proven ability to work across disciplinary areas
• Skills working with a variety of data sets, mastering various econometrics/statistical packages, and being acquainted with the use of visualisation techniques
• Quantitative research skills, coding, analysing and interpreting research data

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

All academics within the Faculty of Business & Economics are based in Disciplinary Areas that form part of larger academic departments. During their tenure, the fellow will contribute to the Economic Theory & Policy and Applied Economics & Econometrics as their disciplinary areas. They will be engaged in preparing, and submitting research papers and grant applications, presenting their research to their peers and support the objectives and the advancement of the ‘Infodemic Project’ within the Centre for Mathematical Social Science.

The University has recently set a new strategic plan, Taumata Teitei, which can be interpreted from te reo Māori as pursuing excellence, despite uncertainty. It recognises the exciting challenges posed by the concerns of our age. Applications are encouraged from scholars who are committed to contributing to Waipapa Taumata Rau (The University of Auckland) with an impact to Taumata Teitei through research that tackles some global challenges Aotearoa New Zealand and the rest of the world are equally confronted with.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will hold a PhD specialising over at least two of the following subject areas: Quantitative Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, and Data Science. You have research experience relevant to this role, and a demonstrated emerging publication track record. Furthermore, you showcase expertise in data manipulation and visualisation, strong quantitative research skills, and coding proficiency, along with the ability to effectively convey scientific findings to both academic and non-academic audiences.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information,please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 17 November 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter, your CV, and a sample of your research work and publication. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide two letters of reference.

Please reach out to Simona Fabrizi via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz