Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Social Science (Loss and Damage)

Job description

Faculty of Science | School of the Environment 2 x Full-time (100%), fixed-term opportunities for up to five years Base salary will be in the range $83,698.92 – $111,431.10 + superannuation (Academic Level A) Based at our St Lucia campus About This Opportunity: This is a rare and purposeful opportunity for two Postdoctoral Research Fellows to contribute to a flagship ARC Industry Laureate Fellowship addressing climate‑driven loss and damage in the Pacific. Based in the School of the Environment, you will be part of a visionary, collaborative, and impact‑driven research initiative that works through long‑term partnerships with communities, governments, regional organisations, and civil society partners across the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Vanuatu. The Fellowship focuses on non‑economic losses, values‑based approaches, and locally led solutions, with a strong emphasis on ethical engagement, reciprocity, and sustained relationships. These roles involve extended periods of in‑country engagement, working alongside partner organisations and communities to co‑design, implement, and evaluate locally led initiatives. You will contribute to applied, participatory research and to the translatio...