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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE IN
Urban Frontiers Program
University Western Sydney - Macarthur
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Urban Frontiers Program is a new innovative flagship research centre
established at UWS Macarthur to focus on social, economic and environmental
issues and development processes associated with suburbanisation with a
particular focus on Western Sydney. The Program is interdisciplinary in
outlook and is policy focussed. Its remit extends across the range of
social and economic policy issues, from planning and development,
employment and labour markets, to social and community welfare, governance
and service provision. It is establishing strong links to government and
other regional agencies and businesses through research and consultancy.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Post-doctoral Research Fellow=20
Salary $45,388 to $60,903 depending on experience=20
Academic Scale Levels A or B.
Ref No: 99/090
We are seeking an experienced researcher to join the team who will make a
major input to the development of our work on urban sustainability, urban
consolidation policy, suburban design and related issues. We expect the
postholder to have experience in either academic or policy research or
private consultancy in the broad area of planning or urban policy. An
interest in making a major contribution to both the debate on the future of
the metropolitan fringe and the development of policy is essential.
The successful applicant for the position will report directly to the
Director of the Program, Prof. Bill Randolph. They will be expected to
work closely with Prof Randolph and Dr Brendan Gleeson to develop the
research of the Program and to become a dynamic, effective and creative
member of the Program's expanding team. The position is contract
appointment for two years in the first instance and will be situated on our
Campbelltown campus. Applicants for the position will be expected to have
an understanding and knowledge of equity issues in employment and in
education and an understanding of Occupational, Health & Safety issues
related to the position. Applicants for the post should forward examples
of appropriate written material with their application.
Essential experience: =20
=A7 Demonstrated familiarity with urban planning processes and/or current
urban or social policy issues;=20
=A7 Demonstrated familiarity with contemporary literature and data sources,
in the area of urbanisation, urban planning and urban sustainability;=20
=A7 Experience with quantitative and qualitative social research methods,
project design, evaluation methods and data collection techniques;=20
=A7 High level written, verbal and presentational skills and the ability to
work unsupervised to deliver outputs within given time scales;=20
=A7 A PhD in a relevant discipline;
=A7 Ability to work as part of a team and to contribute to the overall
development of the Program;=20
Desirable experience: =20
=A7 Experience in qualitative research and interviewing policy makers and
practicioners.=20
=A7 Experience in computer based statistical analysis and the ability to
manipulate and analyse large electronic=20
data sets. =20
APPLICATION DETAILS
Your application should consist of a cover letter which systematically
addresses the selection criteria, your curriculum vitae and the contact
details (name, address, phone, facsimile, email) of three confidential
referees. It should also quote the ref. no. for the position.
Four copies of your application should be sent to:
Recruitment Office
University of Western Sydney - Macarthur
PO Box 555
Campbelltown, NSW. 2560
AUSTRALIA
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Closing Date for applications: Monday 9 August 1999
Essential Enquiries:=20
Professor Bill Randolph: e-mail on [log in to unmask] =20
Dr Brendam Gleeson: e-mail on [log in to unmask]
Visit our Website: http://fistserve.macarthur.uws.edu.au/ufp/
Brendan Gleeson
Senior Research Fellow
Urban Frontiers Program
University of Western Sydney - Macarthur
PO Box 555
Campbelltown, NSW. 2560
AUSTRALIA
Ph. 61-(0)2-4620 3445
Fx. 61-(0)2-4620 3447
Visit the Urban Frontiers website: http://btwebsh.macarthur.uws.edu.au/ufp/
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