[URBANTH-L]JOBS: 'Global Cities' Research Institute, Research Fellow
and Research Assistant (Melbourne)
Angela Jancius
jancius at ohio.edu
Thu Jul 17 09:40:50 EDT 2008
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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