Associate Professor / Professor of Econometrics

• $209,292
• Ongoing, full-time
• Gardens Point

• Reference number: 24042
• Term: Ongoing, full-time
• Remuneration: AUD$192,265 to AUD$211,831 (LEVD) OR AUD$247,679 pa (LEVE); (inclusive AUD$162,466 to AUD$178,999 (LEVD) salary p.a. OR AUD$209,292 (LEVE) salary p.a.; 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Associate Professor / Professor of Econometrics to join School of Economics and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law, Academic Division.

The successful candidate will be internationally recognised for outstanding research contributions to the discipline; and have a reputation as a thought-leader who shapes future collaboration and innovation. They will be an excellent scholar of learning and teaching; will have an international reputation for student engagement, teaching quality and learning innovation. The successful candidate will be widely recognised as influential within the Econometrics discipline; will be committed to implementing a sustained positive impact on the broader community and on QUT’s reputation; and will mentor junior colleagues and emerging researchers and facilitate their international academic networks.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a ‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The School of Economics and Finance is one of the six Schools in the Faculty of Business and Law and is comprised of approximately 40 academic staff within the fields of Economics, Econometrics, Finance, and Property Economics. Our academics conduct research in several fields with a strong focus on publication quality and impact. The School has an active research environment that provides opportunities for both academics and higher degree students to interact regularly. The School is home to the Centre for Behavioural Economics, Society and Technology (BEST) and the ARC Training Centre for Behavioural Insights for Technology Adoption (BITA). Individual researchers in the School are actively involved with other OUT-based centres including the Centre for Data Science..

What you need to succeed

A PhD in a directly related discipline.

An outstanding established track record of publishing in world-leading, internationally recognised discipline journals, and any other evidence of international recognition for research.

A strong pipeline of research-in-progress including papers currently under review.

Evidence of disciplinary (and across Economics or Finance applications) or interdisciplinary research programs, demonstrating the manner in which teams were formed and mentored.

Evidence of the ability to provide leadership in the advancement of the discipline in a way that builds research capacity, and drives a high performance and collaborative culture.

Demonstrated skill in managing all aspects of the research lifecycle that starts with engaging successfully with others and goes through to the production and communication of high quality and impactful outcomes that benefit stakeholders.

Evidence of the ability to leverage industry, government and community engagement to foster innovation and collaboration.

Evidence of distinguished and innovative contributions to teaching and learning across the student body (from undergraduate, postgraduate, higher degree, executive etc).

Life at QUT

We’re committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Leave loading of 17.5%.
• Purchased Leave Scheme – up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 25-Jan-2024

Applications Close: 29-Feb-2024 at 11.30pm

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