[URBANTH-L]JOBS: 'Global Cities' Research Institute, Research Fellow and Research Assistant (Melbourne)

[Angela Jancius]

Two Job Openings at the 'Global Cities' Research Institute (Melbourne, 
Australia)

Research Fellow (Tenure-Track)
Reference Number:  468376
Portfolio: Research and Innovation
School: R & I Portfolio Office
Salary: Academic B/C
Employment type: Full time - Continuing/Permanent
Campus: Melbourne - CBD

Research Fellow (Tenure Track)

·                       Salary up to $80,798.17 + 17% super
·                       An opportunity to collaborate with industry
·                       Challenging reserach position

RMIT is a global university of technology based in Melbourne, with a 
commitment to and reputation for high quality professional and vocational 
education and research engaged with industry and community.

The 'Global Cities' Research Institute was formed in 2006 to bring together 
key researchers at RMIT University, to better understand the complexities of 
globalising urban settings through research on contemporary issues including 
globalisation, urban development, human security, climate change and social 
education. The research is highly collaborative, linking with institutions 
and people around the world in long-term partnerships.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Fellow (Tenure -Track) to 
join the Institute in a position that has been jointly funded by the Global 
Cities Research Institute together with the School of Mathematical and 
Geospatial Sciences. The successful candidate will have a key research role 
into the life of the School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences and the 
discipline areas of geospatial mapping, remote sensing, and related academic 
programs.

Prime responsibilities of this position will also include the following:
·                       Contributing to research, writing and analysis with 
the Human Security program of the Global Cities Institute
·                       The creation of a remote-sensing toolbox for 
multi-scale mapping of urban environment
·                       Ensuring that a steady outcome of publications in 
journals and books is achieved
·                       Providing key research skills and leadership in the 
Human Security research area, and identifying further opportunities for 
collaboration via presentations and competitive grant proposals
·                       Organising, attenting and supporting meetings, 
forums and seminars
·                       Delivering occasional lectures in line with your 
research interests

As the successful candidate you will have a significant national and 
international track record of research and publication in either an area of 
geospatial mapping or remote sensing, and proven experience in working with 
innovating teams. Your interpersonal skills, including your verbal and 
written communication will be of the highest order, as you will be regularly 
required to consult, interact and collaborate with both internal and 
external stakeholders.

Essential to your application will be a PhD qualification in a relevant 
field, together with significant post-degree work experience in an area 
related to geospatial mapping and remote sensing. Furthermore, Evidence of 
successful ability to achieve grants, and carry out complex collaborative 
projects will be essential to your success.

For further information please contact Paul James on +61 3 9925 2500, or 
alternatively please apply below.  Applications close 25 July 2008.
http://tinyurl.com/6femqv

Advertised date:
11 Jul 2008 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Closing date:
25 Jul 2008 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time


Research Assistant (Global Cities)
Reference Number:  468380
Portfolio: Research and Innovation
School: R & I Portfolio Office
Salary:  Academic Level A ($47,652 - $64,635)
Employment type:  Full time - Fixed term/Contract
Campus: Melbourne - CBD

Research Assistant, Global Cities

·                       Fixed-term position for 2 years
·                       Salary up to $47,652 + 17% super
·                       An opportunity to establish your research career

RMIT is a global university of technology based in Melbourne, with a 
commitment to and reputation for high quality professional and vocational 
education and research engaged with industry and community.

The 'Global Cities' Research Institute was formed in 2006 to bring together 
key researchers at RMIT University, to better understand the complexities of 
globalising urban settings through research on contemporary issues including 
globalisation, urban development, human security, climate change and social 
education. The research is highly collaborative, linking with institutions 
and people around the world in long-term partnerships.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the 
Institute where the successful candidate will be responsible for providing 
research support for the work of the Director of the Global Cities Research 
Institute.

Additional duties will also include:
·                       Providing general research assistance
·                       Developing the database capabilities of the 
Institute
·                       Supporting the process of identifying, coordinating 
and developing research grants
·                       Supporting the planning for research trips, and 
working with the Director in the filed, both nationally and internationally 
in the Asia-Pacific region.
·                       Attending meetings, forums, and seminars

As the successful candidate you will have previous experience in providing 
research support in an area of relevance to the Institute such as 
globalisation, international development and/or environmental or social 
sustainability. Furthermore, your interpersonal skills, including your 
verbal and written communication will be of the highest order, as you will 
be regularly required to consult, interact and collaborate with both 
internal and external stakeholders.

Essential to your application will be either an Honours or Masters degree in 
a relevant field, together with post-degree work experience in a relevant 
area. Although not essential, fluency in a language other than English and 
applicable in the Asia-Pacific region is highly desirable.
For further information please contact Paul James on +61 3 9925 2500, or 
alternatively please apply below.  Applications close 25 July 2008.

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