Academic Project Lead â Business Responses to Climate Risk
Academic Project Lead â Business Responses to Climate Risk
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Job Description
Employment Type:Part-time (0.4 FTE)
Duration:Fixed term until end of May 2026
Remuneration: Competitive salary
Location:Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
About UNSW:
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
As the Academic Project Lead Business Responses to Climate Risk you will play a pivotal role in advancing UNSWs leadership in climate risk research. Based in the UNSW Business School you will lead high-impact multidisciplinary research and foster strategic collaborations across academia industry and government. You will also serve as Senior Deputy Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR) helping to shape a university-wide translational research initiative that addresses the real-world challenges of climate change.
Responsibilities:
Lead innovative research on business responses to climate risk
Build and coordinate cross-sector collaborations with industry and government
Secure competitive and industry research funding
Mentor early career researchers and foster a culture of research excellence
Translate research into real-world impact through policy education and commercialisation
Contribute to the development of a UNSW-wide climate risk research entity
Who You Are:
PhD in a relevant discipline
Proven leadership in large-scale multidisciplinary research projects
Strong track record of industry engagement and funding success
Experience building institutional support for cross-disciplinary initiatives
Commitment to equity diversity and inclusion
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Benefits and Culture:
Flexible Working Options (work from home flexible hours etc)
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)
For further details on the benefits please visit UNSW Lifestyle Benefits
How to Apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online beforeTuesday 10th June at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found below this ad.
Get in Touch:
Persa Tzakis
Talent Acquisition Team Leader and Executive Resourcer
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
