[csaa-forum] Positions Vacant: Research Assistants Multicultural Studies

[Amanda Wise]

Dear all,
I would be grateful if you could help circulate the ad below to anyone you
feel might have an interest in the positions. 

Thanks
Amanda Wise



Positions Vacant: 
Part-Time Research Assistants in Multicultural Studies
Centre for Research on Social Inclusion - Macquarie University 
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Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified candidates for
two research assistant positions in the Centre for Research on Social
Inclusion at Macquarie University.

Position 1: Project Manager / Research Assistant
Project: ‘Community Harmony’ Toolkit for Local Government
We seek a research assistant for a project which involves the development of
anti-racism and ‘community harmony’ / ‘social cohesion’ projects models for
local government. The research assistant will be primarily involved with
researching international initiatives, collating and refining information,
report writing and preparation of material for an online toolkit. The
position will also involve some travel to visit council stakeholders in
other states. 
Skills: Good written and spoken communication skills; computer skills;
experience as a research assistant or a higher degree such as an MA or
progress towards a PhD; or experience working in the local government or
community sector. 
Hours: 2 days per week for 9 months. Starting late February. 

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Position 2: Research Associate
Project: Muslim Communities and Local Government: 
We seek a research assistant to work on a large project researching how
local government (and local community organisations) can better engage
Muslim communities. It will involve research into a range of issues,
including how to improve consultation, dialogue, and communication between
local government and local Muslim communities; improving political and civic
participation among Muslim communities; and how to foster positive
inter-ethnic/interfaith relations between Muslims and non-Muslims at the
local neighbourhood level. Issues such as youth, gender, ethnicity and other
community differentials will be taken into account. 

Skills: We seek an experienced researcher, preferably someone with an MA or
progress towards a PhD (or recently submitted). However we would also
welcome applications from those with experience in the community sector,
applicants who have experience working with Muslim communities. Arabic
language skills are highly desirable, but not essential. The position will
involve extensive interviews with a range of Muslim community members from a
variety of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Research will be concentrated
mostly in Sydney but will involve some research in Melbourne and possibly
other states. 
Hours: 3 days per week for 9 months. Starting late February. 

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Note: There is a possibility to combine the two positions into one full-time
position for a period of 9 months. If you are interested in this option,
please state so in your application. Salary will be in the range of $30 to
$35 per hour depending on skills and qualifications. 

Enquires should be directed to Dr Amanda Wise: Amanda.wise at scmp.mq.edu.au or
ph: (02) 9850-8835

Applicants should email a CV and covering letter to
Amanda.wise at scmp.mq.edu.au by Thursday 8th February 2007.



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Dr Amanda Wise 
Research Fellow  & Manager Research Development 
Centre for Research on Social Inclusion Macquarie University 
Building W6A, Room 701, Phone: +61 2 9850-8835 
Email: amanda.wise at scmp.mq.edu.au   Web: www.crsi.mq.edu.au  
Author of Exile & Return among the East Timorese 
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