Dates
- 21 May 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
- Fixed term, full time position for three years with extension possible contingent on available funding
Responsibilities
- You will work in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team that addresses issues of human uses of outer space, including in-situ resource utilisation, human-robot teaming, space governance and the support systems needed to sustain a human presence in outer space.
- You will also mentor graduate students and guide their projects in collaboration with other post-doctoral researchers and the group leaders.
- The position includes collaboration with national and international partners and the opportunity to participate in a range of space-related projects with partners in engineering, science, and psychology.
Requirements
- A PhD or equivalent degree (or thesis submitted) in law, preferably with a focus on space law/technology law.
- Experience in research report writing and ability to write applications for research funding.
- Demonstrated research excellence, including a publication track record in relevant journals and conferences.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in addition to working effectively as a member of a research team.
- Ability to undertake interdisciplinary research.
- Interest in and engagement with principles of sustainability and governance.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and ability to contribute to the diversity of the school community.
Benefits
- Enjoy an outstanding career environment at the University of Adelaide.
- Attractive staff benefits including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, professional development programs, on-campus health clinic, gym, and fitness facilities.
Notes
- Desired Characteristics: Experience in legal research and writing in the area of space law.
- Understanding of related areas such as space engineering, space science, space business, space biology, or space ethics.
- Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with professional and industry bodies, government, and members of the community.
- Experience in contribution to the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
- Experience in the co-supervision of honors and/or postgraduate research projects.