Research Fellow, Private Land Conservation
7 days ago
Overview:
- Fixed Term Contract, 2.5 - 3 Years / Negotiable 0.6 - 1.0 FTE Arrangements-
- Salary Academic Level A or B, depending on experience + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements-
- Based at the city campus but may be required to work at other campuses of the University.About the Position- The project investigator team is as follows:
- Dr Ascelin Gordon (Lead Chief Investigator, RMIT University)-
- Dr Katie Moon (Chief Investigator, University of New South Wales, Canberra)-
- Dr Sayed Iftekhar (Chief Investigator, Griffith University)-
- Prof Kerrie Wilson (Chief Investigator, Queensland University of Technology)-
- Dr Rebecca Spindler (Partner Investigator, Bush Heritage)-
- Dr James Fitzsimons (Partner Investigator, The Nature Conservancy Australia)-
- It will also comprise a PhD student, who may be co-supervised by the Research Fellow.Industry partners for the project are Bush Heritage Australia, Birdlife Australia, Trust for Nature, and The Australian Land Conservation Alliance. These organisations have identified a selection of PPAs they manage that may be used as case studies in the project.
- The Research Fellow will be involved all aspects of the project, working closely with the investigators. The role will focus on processes for identifying the range of beneficiaries relevant to PPAs and generating the theoretical framework for understanding and measuring the benefit streams flowing from the PPAs to these beneficiaries. It will also involve gathering and analysis of data to measure benefit streams. It is likely the benefit streams investigated would include ecological, socio-cultural, and economic aspects, thus, we are open to considering applicants with backgrounds in one or more of ecology/conservation, social science, and/or environmental economics. The ideal applicant would have some knowledge of all three domains with expertise in at least one of them, in addition to some knowledge of protected areas and private protected areas in Australia. This position will also involve contributing to the administration and logistics of the project and may involve travel to one or more case study PPAs to gather data. PPA case studies have been identified in Western Australia, South Australia, NSW, and Victoria.
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To be considered for this position, you’ll have:
- (Key Selection Criteria)_ A strong, demonstrated commitment to working in a team environment, with the ability to effectively work with colleagues and industry partners confidently and respectfully.-
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills appropriate for interacting with the multidisciplinary research team and industry partners, together with experience in effectively communicate research outputs in workshops and conferences.-
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and efficiently manage varying workloads, responding to changing priorities as required.- **Qualifications**:
- Mandatory: PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
About the College of Design and Social Context (DSC)
- Located in the heart of Melbourne on RMIT’s City Campus, the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies is one of RMIT’s largest schools. The School’s vision is to contribute to a just and sustainable world, and to deliver education, training and research in four areas of focus:
- Criminology, legal and justice studies-
- Global studies, languages, translating and interpreting-
- Social work, youth work and social policy-
- Sustainability and urban planningWe provide academic programs in Higher Education in these four main areas. We are a strongly research active school with research centres of national and international reputation - the Centre for Urban Research and the Social and Global Studies Centre.
- With outstanding industry links, strong pathways and excellent research records, most of the School’s academic programs are leaders in the market and in high demand. We aim to ensure every student has a transformative experience to prepare them for life and work in the growing professional areas of the future.
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To Apply
- Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.-
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