Research Fellow in the Political Ecology of Fire and Climate Change Adaptation

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Role type: Part-time (0.8FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months. Faculty: Faculty of Science. Department/ School: School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Science. Salary: Level A: $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super. Pioneering research exploring fire politics and climate adaptation / immersive fieldwork alongside Indigenous communities in the Philippines and Timor-Leste / collaborative, interdisciplinary team within a world-leading science faculty. Build your research career while deepening critical understandings of fire, livelihoods and climate resilience through research with real-world relevance. Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne . We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity . In this role, you will lead critical ethnographic research exploring fire, livelihoods and climate adaptation in Southeast Asia. You will work alongside Indigenous and rural communities in the Philippines and Timor-Leste, engaging with and respecting local knowledge systems. You will benefit from mentoring within a supportive, interdisciplinary team while building a strong foundat