Research Fellowship: INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS AND ADAPTIVE GOVERNANCE
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: 8129
Position Statement
The appointee will lead a broad research focus on social-ecological systems, their institutional dynamics, with a focus on multi-scale adaptive governance of tropical maritime regions in developed and developing nations.
Duties and Accountabilities
The appointee will be required to:
- Lead a broad research focus on social-ecological systems, their institutional dynamics, with a focus on multi-scale adaptive governance of tropical maritime regions in developed and developing nations;
- 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;
- Work independently and collaborate with centre staff and end-users to apply skills to research problems in institutional analysis and adaptive governance in 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;
- Evidence of research ability in institutional analysis and adaptive governance in Social-Ecological Systems and capacity to value add in this area;
- 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, a summary application form and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria to the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources. Telephone (07) 4781 6586, e-mail jcu.recruitment@jcu.edu.au. Alternatively the application may be lodged electronically by using the on-line facility Apply online for this job
