Professor of Economics and Public Policy

University of Canberra
Canberra - Australia
S: Academic Level E, $174,095 p

The University of Canberra aims to be at the forefront of world class research and innovation in governance and public policy analysis– join us in creating research excellence. An ambitious recruitment drive and significant investment in research infrastructure, public sector partnerships and national/international collaboration has recently seen the University of Canberra become ranked in The Times Higher Education Top 150 (universities) Under 50 years and achieve a "World Standard" rating for its Governance and Public Policy Research in the 2015 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessment.

The Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA) and the Faculty of Business, Government and Law are delighted to announce an opening for a highly skilled, socially aware and self-motivated academic to join Australia's leading centre for microsimulation and policy modelling — NATSEM. NATSEM grapples with many of the fundamental public policy problems of our time from combatting social exclusion in education, health and housing to economic development and the management of government finances. We combine disciplinary expertise in applied public policy and the generation of evidence based research with a focus on practical problem-solving.

NATSEM is one of three research centres that comprise IGPA – the leading provider of research and education to the Commonwealth Government of Australia. The other centres include the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance led by the Australian Laureate, Professor John Dryzek and the Centre for Change Governance led by Professor Diane Stone. The Institute conducts interdisciplinary research in governance and policy analysis to deepen theory, advance knowledge and improve practice, in a way that is of significance to scholars and practitioners in Australia and internationally. The Institute was born from a belief that research, teaching and practice is enriched by bringing together the best research, cutting edge teaching and learning methods and what works in practice. The Institute is therefore dedicated to promoting outstanding public sector leadership, policy and delivery that works for the benefit of the public.

The successful candidates will possess the following qualities:

• outstanding track record in attracting grant funding (in particular category 1 funding)
• outstanding track record of publications and citation rates in high impact factor journals
• highly productive international research collaborations;
• academic leadership and research mentoring skills;
• a strong track record in developing successful collaborations and partnerships with appropriate funding and professional bodies; and,
• the ability to develop high quality postgraduate courses in economics and related studies.

To be considered for this position your application must include your resume and a cover letter (no longer than two pages) addressing the selection criteria questions.

The University offers excellent employee benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies; on site gym, supermarket and childcare facilities. The University is an EO employer offering excellent conditions and benefits including salary packaging initiatives and generous superannuation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

To discuss more about the opportunities on offer please contact: Professor Mark Evans, Director UC IGPA, on 02 6206 8622 or email Mark.Evans@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Managed Recruitment team on 02 6180 8000 or email recruitment@managedrecruitment.com.au quoting ref No 464.

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Closing Date: 11.59pm, Tuesday 6 September 2016

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