David Myers Research Fellowships
3 year, fixed-term appointment based at any campus
Make a significant contribution to your discipline at an international level
La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is among the top 100 universities in the world under the age of 50 (Times Higher Education Rankings 2016), one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria. Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change to benefit the communities we serve.
La Trobe University’s 2013 – 2017 research strategy encourages innovation, specialisation and collaboration. It focuses on cultivating a modern, vibrant research culture – a culture that values academic freedom; a culture that attracts and retains exceptional staff and outstanding students; a culture that cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries to address global problems; a culture that fosters the very best research and attracts game-changing partnerships; a culture that engages with the local community in Northern Melbourne, in regional Victoria, in Australia and internationally.
In 2017 La Trobe University will celebrate its 50th anniversary and in celebrating both our founding Vice Chancellor and our future, the College of Arts, Social Science & Commerce will fund a set of David Myers Research Fellowships for a period of 3 years. Up to 6 Research Fellowships (post-doctoral research fellowships) ranging from Level A to Senior Research Fellow will be appointed.
La Trobe strives to promote, recognise and support researchers who demonstrate exemplary performance.
The positions
The Research Fellows will propose and undertake projects aligned with areas of research strength, Research Focus Areas (RFAs), Disciplinary Research Programs (DRPs) or active Research Centres. This will include the following:
- Conduct and publish, high quality, high impact research and other scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as part of a team.
- Obtain, or assist in obtaining, research funding from external sources.
- Form productive research partnerships.
- Participate in professional activities including presentations at conferences and seminars in field of expertise.
- Provide advice within the field of the employee’s research to Honours and postgraduate students.
In addition, the Senior Research Fellow will also;
- Provide leadership in research related activities.
- Make a significant contribution to the discipline at the national and international level, demonstrated by a strong record of published work or other scholarly activities.
- Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR), students.
- Contribute to building a robust and ambitious research culture within La Trobe.
The candidate
To be successful in the role you will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and possess demonstrated relevant academic experience. You will also possess:
- Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published, relative to opportunity;
- Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly in English both orally and in writing;
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Closing date: 17 June, 2016.
For full information and to apply, please visit: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/533/caw/en/job/551167/david-myers-research-fellowships
