* Salary Level Academic B + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

* Based at the City campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About You

This position is located in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management. The School has a strong industry-focused approach to education and research, where people and companies from across industry become active supporters, advisors and participants in the education process. We also promote and maintain cooperative links with the global research community, providing excellent facilities for postgraduate research students and further strengthening industry and academic links.

One of our key research partners is the Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre (FFCRC). FFCRC is the industry focussed Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) partnership enabling the decarbonisation of Australia's natural gas networks and working with partners in a collaborative and connected research community embracing industry, academia and government.

This position is specifically linked to FFCRC project RP2.1-10 Understanding householder electricity and gas practices – Managing the transition of vulnerable customers towards future fuels. Responding to the industry need to better understand how people use and trade off gas and electricity in their homes, this mixed methods study will explain householder energy consumption patterns and practices, how they feel about and respond to different energy sources, and how these are shaped by, or shape, vulnerability and affordability. The project involves multiple methods, including detailed monitoring of indoor temperatures, gas and electricity use in 48 households selected on the basis of specific demographic characteristics and collection of qualitative audio-visual and interview data regarding household energy use practices.

The successful candidate will work full time on the project for a period of 25 months, supported by other senior research academics from within the School and a keen group of industry advisers. Key tasks include liaison with industry to recruit householders to the study, building relationships and conducting householder interviews and integrating quantitative and qualitative data regarding energy use as well as report writing and general project management.

You can find more about the School here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/property-construction-and-project-management/about

and about the FFCRC here: https://www.futurefuelscrc.com/

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Experience in planning, conducting and analysis of interview-based research with householders

* Experience in quantitative research using and combining large data sets

* Research experience in building sciences and/or sociology of climate/energy

* Ability to critically conduct literature reviews

* Proficient in use of relevant software such as MSOffice, NVivo, SPSS, Tableau and Endnote

* Excellent report writing and academic writing skills

* Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build professional relationships within the FFCRC environment together with a strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration

* Academic publication track record and recognition for quality research outputs which will contribute to the focus of the project.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

About the College

The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University's renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 8 schools.

The College's academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practise led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.

For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Jan Hayes -Professor School of PCPM at jan.hayes2@rmit.edu.au

position-description-RP2.1-10.pdf

Applications close on 25th February at 11.59pm.

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19