[csaa-forum] Postdoctoral Research Fellow -Charles Darwin University

[Amanda Wise]

CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY

Coombes Property Group Postdoctoral Research Fellow
POSITION NO: 5875
 
Faculty of Law Business & Arts
Casuarina or Palmerston Campus

TENURE: up to 3 year fixed term full time appointment

Academic Level A - $41 219 to $55 940 per annum.
Total remuneration includes 9% University superannuation contribution on
a salary component of $44,245 to $60,046 per annum (plus District
Allowance as applicable and 6 weeks annual leave) 

ROLE PROFILE

We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow who can bring a
practical, multi-disciplinary perspective to research in the broad area
of cultural tourism, with a particular focus on Northern Australia. We
would especially welcome research projects with an urban focus because
this an area in which comparatively little research has been done with
respect to Darwin. We would also welcome comparative projects that shed
light on the relative successes and failures of Darwin as a tourist
destination compared to other Northern Australian cities such as Cairns
and Townsville. We are looking for original, creative projects that will
help set the agenda for tourism research in the Northern Territory.

SELECTION CRITERIA 

There are two stages in the selection process:

Stage 1:  The Faculty will review the comparative quality of
applications against the selection criteria. The Faculty will
concentrate on issues such as whether the proposed research falls within
the designated area, the ethical considerations of the proposed research
and the resource implications of the proposed research.  

Stage 2:  The University Research Committee, or a delegation thereof,
assesses the applications against the three major selection criteria:

1. The ability of the applicant as determined by:

• the demonstrated potential for career development, and
• the quality of past achievements, especially in regard to academic
record and awards and prizes, as well as research performance;

2. The quality of the aims, significance, research plan and methodology
of the project proposal; and
3. The priority the Faculty gives to the proposed research, the quality
of the research environment and the extent of facilities and
infrastructure provided to support the proposed research by the Faculty.

In Stage 1, criteria 1, 2 and 3 are weighted 50:25:25.  In Stage 2,
final rankings are weighted 40:40:20.

In order to apply, please obtain an application package by accessing
either the Charles Darwin University Staff Services website at:
http://www.cdu.edu.au/staffservices/vacancies or Charles Darwin
University Research Office website at
http://www.cdu.edu.au/research/funding/funding_opps.html or by phoning
Dr Jenny Carter on 08 8946 6708 OR email: jenny.carter at cdu.edu.au
Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Ian Buchanan, on 08 8946
7235.

Closing date:  2nd August 2004

Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged unless requested.
The University reserves the right not to proceed in making an
appointment or to appoint by invitation.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a
smoke-free environment.