About CIW
Based in the nation’s capital, The Australian National University (ANU) is one of the world’s foremost research universities. The ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (CAP) – within which the Australian Centre on China in the World (CIW) operates – has a long-standing reputation for outstanding research expertise and global policy impact, hosting the largest collection of expertise on the Asia Pacific in the English-speaking world. For over 70 years, ANU Sinologists have pioneered new fields in Chinese studies and led the world in understanding Chinese societies. China expertise at ANU is housed in several academic departments across the College and elsewhere in the University, and is brought together by the CIW, which reflects the University’s and the Australian government’s commitment to deepening Australia’s understanding of and engagement with China.
Read more about CIW: http://ciw.anu.edu.au/
CAP leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. The College hosts the largest number of regional experts and specialist academic programs in the English-speaking world, and plays a vital role in informing public policy and Australia’s intellectual engagement with the societies, cultures and economies of Asia and the Pacific.
The Opportunity
CIW is seeking to appoint an academic at either Level B (Lecturer) or Level C (Senior Lecturer). The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research that deepens our understanding of the Chinese world, with a focus on China’s political economy.
The Level B (Lecturer) or Level C (Senior Lecturer) will be a member of CIW, which is the hub for Chinese Studies across the ANU campus. They will also have a formal attachment to one of the University’s Colleges, appropriate for their discipline and research expertise.
Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will hold a doctorate, or be close to completion of a PhD, in a relevant field. Applicants should have a track record of fieldwork and the ability to undertake research using Mandarin Chinese, where these qualities are relevant to the area of research. This record will be evidenced by internationally-competitive peer-reviewed research outputs and by other measures such as demonstrated impact, awards and participation in research projects.
This position is a 5-year fixed-term appointment.
For more details about the role and to apply, please visit Jobs – ANU webpage.
