Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - FinTech
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - FinTech
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Job Description
- Duration: Fixedterm contract to June 2027
- Employment Type: Full time or parttime (3 5 days week considered)
- Location: Kensington NSW Australia (international sponsorship available)
- Remuneration: Level A: $88290 $117718/Level B: $123620 $145730/ Level C: $% superannuation
Why this role matters
We ranked 1st in Australia and 12th globally for law and legal studies in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and retained our position as 1st in Australia in the Employer Reputation category by subject. UNSW Law & Justice ranked 35th globally for law in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University the most recent round of research excellence rankingsUNSWreceived an ERA rating of 5 for law the highest possible score.
Working closely with one of the three most extensively cited and heavily read FinTech scholars in the world Scientia Professor Ross Buckley youll contribute towards the research effort of the UNSW Law & Justice Faculty (School of Private & Commercial Law) by undertaking independent and or team research on Scientia Professor Buckleys Australian Research Council (ARC) Laureate Research Program entitled The Financial Data Revolution: Seizing the Benefits Controlling the Risks.
We welcome applications from candidates with Level A Level B or up to a level C (step 1) experience for this position.
About us
About you
You will have the following skills and experience to be considered as a Level A:
- Possess a first degree in law.
- Hold a PhD in Law Economics Finance Political Science or a related field or have equivalent research and/or professional experience (e.g. working as a banking and finance or technology lawyer).
- Demonstrate strong research capacity and experience in exploring the interactions between law and policy.
- Ability to conduct independent research including qualitative and empirical studies.
- Track record of highquality publications and conference presentations.
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to coordinate daytoday aspects of research projects and meet deadlines.
Level B and C1 (in addition to the qualifications and skills for Level A):
- Commitment to staying up to date with discipline developments.
- Track record of highquality outcomes in research.
- Clear evidence of the desire and ability to achieve research excellence.
- Significant involvement with the profession and/or industry is desirable.
- Ability to work in a team collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
- Ability to maintain a sound governance framework for research activities.
- Ensure appropriate ethics approval reporting and documentation of research outcomes.
This position can be a fractional appointment at 0.8 or 0.6 FTE.
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:
- Flexible Working Options (work from home flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (pro rata)
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period (pro rata)
- Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)
For further details on the benefits please visit to Apply:
Please submit your Cover Letter CV and Responses to the Skills & Experience contained within the Position Description. Note you must submit your application online; we cannot accept emailed applications.
Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 11:30pm Sydney time.
Get in Touch:
If you have any queries about the role please contact Ross P Buckley Scientia Professor School of Private and Commercial Law
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contactAnabel WasonTalent Acquisition Consultant:
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
