The University of Sydney

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This position is based in the School of Economics within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. Working in the research program on the cognitive science of disadvantage. This program canvases a broad range of issues in neuroeconomics, behavioural economics and cognitive psychology including mental health, child health and development; education; sleep disorders; youths and risky behaviour. In particular, the position is part of a new ARC Discovery Grant exploring the role of self-control in economic behaviour.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Economics, Data Science or related discipline and demonstrated ability in applied micro-econometric analysis of large-scale panel survey data. They will also have an interest in behavioural economics, specifically related to self-control. They will be an accomplished researcher with an established track record in publications and applied policy. They must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or currently reside in Australia.

Remuneration package: AUD $115,458K - $130,564K p.a. (which includes base salary Academic Level A - B, leave loading and generous employer’s contribution to superannuation)

Interested candidates must visit the University of Sydney careers website https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-sydney.html and search by reference number 1129/0920F for more information and to apply.