Program Leader,
Climate Change and Regional Adjustment Economics (Fixed-term)

The Institute for Rural Futures is an independent non-profit research centre undertaking applied interdisciplinary research into the social, economic and environmental pressures of change across rural and regional Australia.

The appointee will be responsible for developing research opportunities and develop and maintain relationships with industry and other relevant organisations to promote and develop the work program of the Institute. They are also required to develop their research expertise through an involvement in all aspects of the conduct of research projects.

The appointee will have: postgraduate qualifications or substantial progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience; and related research and policy experience in regional resource economics, as well as research and policy experience in relation to climate change and adaptation.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2011 with the possibility of further appointment subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.  Consideration will be given to filling this position on a less than full-time basis.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor David Brunckhorst, ph: (02) 6773 3001 or e-mail: dbrunckh@une.edu.au. For further information about the Institute visit www.ruralfutures.une.edu.au

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; and names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date .

The University will not provide travel and removal for this position

This position is only open to applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold a valid working visa at the closing date for applications.  The visa must cover the period required for the fixed-term position from the commencement date of employment.  The University will not sponsor an appointee for this position including any further appointment to this position.

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