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Research Fellow (Fixed-term)

SiMERR National Centre

The National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics Education for Rural and Regional Australia (SiMERR) is a successful research organisation with an Australia-wide network of partners and a large portfolio of projects funded from external, competitive grants.

The purpose of SiMERR Australia is to provide a national forum for addressing issues relating to the key areas of Science, ICT and Mathematics education, particularly as they concern rural and regional communities.

SiMERR is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to undertake research, and manage and provide support to projects within SiMERR, identify funding opportunities and prepare funding submissions within the context of SiMERR’s focus on rural and regional education. The appointee will report to the Director of SiMERR, Professor John Pegg.

Applicants must have: a PhD or equivalent qualifications and experience in Science, ICT or Mathematics education in rural or regional Australia; excellent written and oral communication skills; project management skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; demonstrated administrative and organisational skills.

This fixed-term, full-time position is available as soon as possible until 31 December 2010 with further appointment possible, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor John Pegg, ph: (02) 6773 5070 or e-mail: jpegg@une.edu.au

Salary: $68,796 to $81,535 per annum (Research Fellow) – effective from 4 July 2008 plus 17% employer superannuation and optional salary packaging
   
Closing Date: 21 July 2008
   
Reference Number: 208/060w
   

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date

This position is only open to those who already hold a valid working visa in Australia

 

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Position Statement and Selection Criteria

Position Classification Standard - Research Fellow

Application Coversheet