Research Fellowship: Evaluating Ecosystems Goods and Services
Job Level(s): Research Academic Level C, Research Academic Level B, Research Academic Level A
Location: James Cook University, Townsville
Closing date: 2 May 2008
Reference Number: 8131
Position Statement
This project will quantify the 2-way links between the marketplace and dynamic ecosystems.
Duties and Accountabilities
The appointee will be required to:
- The project will quantify the 2-way links between the marketplace and dynamic ecosystems;
- Conduct research independently and as part of a team which contributes to the achievement of the aims of the ARC Centre of Excellence, particularly Program 5: Resilience of linked social-ecological systems;
- Contribute to improving understanding of the links between the marketplace and dynamic ecosystems;
- Work independently and collaborate with centre staff and end-users to apply skills to research problems in the study of the social-ecological systems;
- Publish research in high quality journals;
- Co-supervise graduate students, if appropriate.
Key Selection Criteria
- PhD in related discipline;
- Exceptional publication record for stage of career;
- Established interest in any scientific area relevant to evaluating ecosystem goods and services;
- Established links (national and international) with appropriate research organisations and personnel;
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Enquiries to
Jennifer Lappin
61 (0)7 4781 4222
Jennifer.Lappin@jcu.edu.au
Employment Type
Appointments will be full-time for a fixed term (research only) of up to three years subject to a probationary period.
Salary
$80140 to $92180 per annum
$65695 to $77734 per annum
$58312 to $62484 per annum
depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits
Benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging.
Method of Application Procedure
Please forward a Curriculum Vitae, statement of research interests, one page outline of possible research approach, pdfs of recent publications, addresses of three referees, and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria to the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources. Telephone (07) 4781 6586, e-mail Jennifer.Lappin@jcu.edu.au.
