Research Fellowship: ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF COASTAL QUEENSLAND
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: 8128
Position Statement
The objective of this position will be to reconstruct the environmental, social and economic history of the Great Barrier Reef and its catchment.
Duties and Accountabilities
The appointee will be required to:
- Undertake research to reconstruct the environmental, social and economic history of the Great Barrier Reef and its catchment;
- 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 the environmental, social and economic history of the Great Barrier Reef and its catchment;
- 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 the environmental, social and economic history of the Great Barrier Reef and its catchment 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
