 |
 |
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
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
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.
Advertised date:
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
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.
Download PD_Research_Assistant_for_Director.doc (112kb)