Working at USSC

The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We strive to create a work environment where all individuals can thrive, irrespective of gender, age, cultural background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, refugee status, or veteran status.

We place great importance on cultivating a safe and respectful work and learning environment that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing for everyone within our community.

The Centre has zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. Incidents of discrimination are taken seriously and are promptly addressed through established channels and procedures.

Furthermore, we are dedicated to ensuring accessibility in our hiring processes. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to facilitate your application, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager.

Current opportunities

Casual tutors

If you are interested in a role as a casual tutor for the United States Studies Centre, please fill out the Casual Tutor Expression of Interest form.

Internships

Learn more about the United States Studies Centre's internships and placements for students.

Fellowships

American Australian Association – United States Studies Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship

Offered by the United States Studies Centre in association with the American Australian Association, these postdoctoral fellowships are an opportunity for scholars specialising in the humanities and social sciences to join a dynamic and multidisciplinary academic culture.

JF-USSC Japan Australia Dialogue and Exchange for Next Generation

The Japan Foundation and United States Studies Centre have established two parallel and interrelated Australia-Japan fellowship programs to strengthen connections between Australian and Japanese policy experts and research institutes and to cultivate the next generation of policy-savvy Japan experts based in Australia and Australia experts based in Japan. Read more

Non-Resident Fellows

Non-Resident Fellows contribute to the Centre’s mission of deepening Australia’s understanding of the United States through the development of research, analysis and policy advisement in coordination with the Centre’s core team of researchers.

Visiting Scholars

The Centre offers Visiting Scholars shared office space, library borrowing privileges, as well as full access to research libraries, university facilities and Centre events.