Research Fellowship: RESILIENCE OF LINKED SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
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: 8130
Position Statement
This position will focus on the future effects of climate change and other anthropogenic drivers on the Great Barrier Reef and elsewhere.
Duties and Accountabilities
The appointee will be required to:
- Research will focus on the future effects of climate change and other anthropogenic drivers on the Great Barrier Reef and elsewhere;
- 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 the understanding of the resilience of linked social-ecological systems;
- 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;
- Evidence of research ability in one or more discipline(s) relevant to the dynamics of social and/or ecological systems;
- 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 Jennifer Lappin, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. Telephone (07) 4781 4222, e-mail Jennifer.Lappin@jcu.edu.au.
