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For almost 50 years, Griffith has been proudly doing things differently. Our people have challenged convention, adapting and innovating to pioneer solutions ahead of our time. Here, you’ll find high-impact research, outstanding student experiences, and a genuine commitment to social justice, inclusivity and sustainability. 

Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.

With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates. As we prepare for our 50th anniversary in 2025, we're looking for people that share our passion and values to help us create a brighter future for all.

Griffith Business School strives to prepare graduates for an ever-changing world where responsible leadership and sustainable business practices are critical. Our strong industry connections and partnerships with many high-profile organisations across the country and throughout the Asia–Pacific region ensure our graduates are equipped to meet the demands of employers today and in the future.

The Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics offers industry-recognised undergraduate and postgraduate programs in accounting, banking, business statistics, economics, finance, financial planning, taxation and financial crime. We have a strong and active research focus, with several staff holding external research grants and a history of successful PhD student completions with attractive employment outcomes.

Griffith University’s Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research (CAEEPR) is an academic centre that aims to maximise the energy sector’s potential to achieve emission reductions and contribute to inclusive, sustainable and prosperous businesses and communities while building capacity in electricity economics. The Centre uses a national electricity market model to develop and analyse different scenarios to assess different policy positions for generator dispatch and transmission efficiency. CAEEPR has recently expanded its modelling work to closely related fields, such as electricity wholesale prices, storage charging/dispatch decisions, and optimal consumer decisions in response to increased renewables.

The Opportunity
The Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics is looking for a Senior Lecturer in Energy Economics to work within the Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research. This role will focus on applied/quantitative modelling of the Queensland and Australian energy sectors.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Teaching quantitative courses, including modelling and forecasting uncertainty, developing hedging strategies and designing financial instruments.
• Research in the field of energy economics, including publications in highly ranked journals, contributing to working papers for industry partners and developing grant applications.
• Interaction with CAEEPR members and other energy stakeholders in Queensland and elsewhere.
• Supervision of higher degree research students.
• Contributing to CAEEPR seminars, workshops and events.

About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A PhD in Economics/Finance or a related field.
• Research in the field of energy economics, with a strong track record of publications in economics or energy journals and evidence of teaching excellence with undergraduate and higher degree research students.
• A strong record of securing funding and collaboration with industry partners, including evidence of participation in external grant applications as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Experience/knowledge of modelling of wholesale energy markets (including the National Energy Market (NED)), analysis of the economics of renewables, and economic policy related to climate change.
• Strong skills in quantitative models. For example, time-series econometrics, panel data econometrics, statistical inference, game theory, dynamic optimisation and models used in finance/financial economics.
• An understanding of both academic and practice-based considerations within the energy economics field.
• The ability to communicate effectively with government and industry stakeholders.
• Knowledge, skills and leadership in teaching and curriculum/program development at the tertiary education level, and a proven ability in the administration of university courses and programs.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across a breadth of courses within the Department. In addition to fulfilling teaching requirements, the candidate must demonstrate success in attracting significant external research funding, evidence of a competitive research track record and national recognition consistent with discipline benchmarks, and proven experience in developing partnerships and collaborations with leading institutions and research end-users in their field.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full time position based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

The full time equivalent base salary for Senior Lecturer, Level C will be $128,802 - $148,520 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $150,698 - $173,768 per annum.

At Griffith, you’ll thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity and be able to accelerate your academic career in a community focused on impact.

Excellence
We believe excellence should have impact. It’s why we’re here. We strive for the highest possible standards in teaching and research, while ensuring we create positive effects for our communities. 

Culture
Our people thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity, united by a shared purpose. We bring together exceptional thinkers from diverse disciplines to tackle the greatest challenges of our time.  

Opportunity
Griffith was created to be a different kind of university. We’re proud of our past, but we understand that true progress comes from challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re excited for what we’re building next. 

We invest in and value our people, and are proud to offer additional benefits including: 

• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to Apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Please include the details of three supporting referees

Click here to view the position description.

Visa sponsorship is possible for this appointment for candidates who do not hold valid Australian work rights.

Further Information
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Associate Professor Parvinder Kler, Head of Department on [email protected] or +61 (0) 7 373 57668.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected] or +61 (0) 7 373 56548.

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 373 54011.

Closing date: Sunday, 17 September 2023 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.