Research Fellowships in Coral Reef Studies James Cook University, Townsville, QLD Australia -------------------------------------------------
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies is an internationally renowned research centre encompassing >200 researchers and graduate students, administered by James Cook University (see http://www.coralcoe.org.au) in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The Centre undertakes research in >40 countries, and will host the International Coral Reef Symposium in Australia in 2012. Fellowship positions are open to ALL career stages (from outstanding new PhD graduates to Professorial level Fellows), in four of the Centre’s Programs: Conservation Planning for a Sustainable Future – explores practical approaches to cost-effective conservation planning, to promote the persistence of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the context of extractive and non-extractive human uses. Understanding and Managing Coral Reef Biodiversity – focuses on mechanisms and processes that maintain coral reef biodiversity. Resilience of Linked Social-Ecological Systems – promotes multi- disciplinary research that combines expertise on coral reef biology, management, governance, economics and social sciences. Policy Development, Institutions and Governance of Coral Reefs – addresses the multi-faceted challenges of improving coral reef governance locally and across multinational boundaries. Employment Type: Appointments will be full-time for a fixed-term of 3 years subject to a probationary period. Suitable candidates may be considered for extension beyond 3 years or for permanent positions. These are full time research-only positions, and successful applicants must have exceptional track records. Selection criteria: Applicants must have: a PhD in related discipline Exceptional publication record for stage of career Evidence of research ability in one or more discipline(s) relevant to the research area Established links (national and international) with appropriate research organisations and personnel Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills Salary: Academic Level A - $A61,856 - $A66,282, B - $A69,689 - $A82,461, C - $A85,013 - $A97,784, D - $A102,041 - $A112,254, or E - $130,987 per annum. Level of appointment and commencing salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience. Benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging. Applications should be made online through http://www.jcu.edu.au/jobs/ Please provide a CV, a 1-page outline of future research plans, pdfs of recent publications, email addresses of three potential referees, and a cover letter which addresses the selection criteria. Further information is available online from http://www.coralcoe.org.au/employment.html Applications close on 18 September 2009.
