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Deakin Centre for Regional and Regional Futures RECRUITMENT ASSOCIATE RESEARCH FELLOW CONTACT Associate Professor Rebecca Lester Co-Deputy Director, Centre for Regional and Rural Futures Telephone +61 3 5227 8254 rebecca.lester@deakin.edu.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER 2017 Position description current from October 2017. deakin.edu.au/cerrf
ABOUT
DEAKIN
Deakin University is ranked With over 53,000 students (17% international),
Deakin is one of Australia’s largest universities
OUR STRATEGY
in the top 3% of universities and its education and research activities have
LIVE the future: Agenda 2020 articulates Deakin’s
strategy for defining and distinguishing Deakin
worldwide across each of international reach.
through to the end of 2020. Deakin aims to
Since 1974 Deakin has been committed to harness the power, opportunity and reach of the
the three major international lifelong learning; to providing students with digital world in all that it does. It aspires to be
rankings*. We are also choices about how, when and where learning Australia’s premier university in driving the digital
occurs – almost a quarter of Deakin’s students frontier – to enable globally connected education
ranked in the top 50 under study wholly in the cloud (online). Affirming its for the jobs of the future, and research that
50 years of age in both long held reputation for accessibility, Deakin makes a difference to the communities we serve.
has rated first in Victoria for student satisfaction
the QS and THES. 89% for six consecutive years (AGS 2010-2015). In
Deakin has a long tradition of innovation in
learning and examples of Deakin’s success in
of Deakin’s research was 2014, Deakin received the Premier’s Award for
the current landscape of digital change include:
international education provider of the year
rated at or above world and was named Victoria’s leading Education and •• DeakinSync, an innovative communication and
collaboration platform for students and staff.
standards in the Australian Training provider in the Victorian Governor’s
Export Awards in both 2015 and 2016. •• World-first partnership with cognitive
Government’s Excellence in Deakin’s four faculties offer a comprehensive computer IBM Watson to provide students
Research for Australia (ERA) range of courses across the arts, science, sport, with personalised advice 24/7 365 days a year
nutrition, architecture, business, law, medicine, on multiple devices.
2015 assessment. optometry, engineering, nursing, allied health, •• Technology rich, flexible and stylish learning
psychology and teaching. spaces across all Deakin campuses.
Deakin has always had a strong reputation •• Deakin was awarded the gold global award in
for innovation and in this digital age, has been the Reimagine Education awards for innovative
driving the digital frontier in the use of new and higher education pedagogies enhancing
emerging technologies in research, teaching learning and employability.
and community engagement.
Deakin has 4 Institutes and many Strategic
Research Centres and is one of only a few
Universities to focus on manufacturing research.
Deakin’s carbon fibre research has captured
the attention of automotive and aeronautical
manufacturing globally with its Carbon Nexus
facility acknowledged as a nationally significant
piece of infrastructure embracing new ways of
manufacturing in automotive, aerospace and
construction industries.
* S hanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World
Universities (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS
World University Rankings
Centre for Regional and Rural Futures 2
FACULTY OF SCIENCE,
ENGINEERING AND BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
The Faculty of Science, The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment consists of four schools, each with
a multi-discipline mix of teaching and research offerings and a strong emphasis on research
Engineering and Built excellence that informs our teaching programs.
Environment at Deakin SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND SCHOOL OF LIFE AND
University places great BUILT ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
•• Architecture •• Biological science
emphasis on excellence in •• Construction management •• Biomedical science
its teaching and learning, •• Landscape architecture •• Biotechnology
•• Planning •• Fisheries and aquaculture
research and research •• Forensic science
training, community SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING •• Environmental management and sustainability
•• Civil •• Marine biology
engagement, and staff •• Electrical and electronics •• Science
empowerment. We pride •• Electrical and renewable energy •• Sustainable regional development
•• Mechanical •• Wildlife and conservation biology
ourselves on our national •• Mechatronics •• Zoology and animal science.
and international activities •• Engineering Management
The Faculty Executive includes the Executive
•• Mechanical Design
and the partnerships we •• Environmental Engineering
Dean, the four Heads of School, the four
Associate Deans (Teaching and Learning;
have formed with industry, SCHOOL OF INFORMATION International and Partnerships; Research;
community, government, TECHNOLOGY International Research Engagement), the Director
of Research Partnerships, and the Faculty General
•• Computer Science
and the professions. •• Cyber security
Manager. Collectively, this leadership team
establishes and delivers on the Faculty’s strategic
•• Data analytics
activities.
•• Games design and development
•• Virtual reality
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to prepare graduates for the careers of the future Our students come from diverse backgrounds and we value this
by harnessing emerging technologies to facilitate borderless, diversity. Graduates are confident and competent in the use of online
personalised education, and by conducting research that informs technology and are ready to make a significant contribution to the
our practice and impacts the communities we serve. organisations they serve. They are highly valued by employers for
both their knowledge and their graduate attributes.
Our undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees are
informed by scholarship and are relevant to both national and global We are committed to extending the boundaries of science,
contemporary issues. Flexible learning strategies provide a distinctive technology and design, achieving this through close relationships
student experience. The faculty’s teaching aims to be innovative, with professional associations, other education providers and
utilising face-to-face teaching and online technologies to ensure a universities, business, employers and government across Australia
high level of flexibility for the diverse learning needs of our students. and internationally.
Our academic staff are engaged in both pure and applied research
across their disciplines and are focused on issues which are of
relevance to government, business and the community. To this
end, we actively seek partnerships with relevant organisations,
other like-minded universities and our alumni.
Centre for Regional and Rural Futures 3
DEAKIN CENTRE FOR REGIONAL
AND RURAL FUTURES
The Centre for Regional CERRF is unique in the Australian context as it has
the capability and capacity to address regional
and Rural Futures (CeRRF) and rural productivity problems with teams
delivers innovative research from engineering, science, business, economics
and the humanities. The Centre focuses on
solutions to regional and bridging the gaps between regional enterprises,
governments and academia. With significant
rural communities by investment in cutting edge facilities and fitted
collaborating with industry, with state-of-the-art equipment, CeRRF will be
positioned as the premier centre for regional
government, community and research and produce the best innovations that
not-for-profit sectors. CeRRF will positively impact rural communities here and
around the world.
contributes to the design
At CeRRF, we nurture the development of our
of smarter technologies to researchers to encourage meaningful interaction
enhance regional and rural with partners across the government, industry
and community sectors.
productivity. CeRRF focus on understanding our customer
needs to ensure our research remains relevant
and produces high-value outcomes. Our work
ranges from designing smarter technologies
for increased productivity and sustainability to
developing regional competitiveness.
By being multidisciplinary, CeRRF have the
flexibility to look at problems from different
angles, to achieve the desired industry solutions.
These factors make CeRRF unique in the regional
and rural research space.
Centre for Regional and Rural Futures 4
APPOINTMENT OF
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH FELLOW
The Associate Research RESEARCH ONLY
Fellow will contribute to LEVEL A
multiple projects including Level A members of staff typically perform these
an ARC Discovery project duties at the following levels:
entitled “Species coexistence RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
in the real world: novel field •• Initiate and conduct research under limited
supervision both as a member of a team and
tests of complex theory”. independently (where appropriate), to achieve
The project’s aim will be the objectives of the ARC-funded Discovery
project and other projects
achieved by carrying out a •• Contribute to building an active research
series of laboratory and/or record, prepare findings for oral and written
communications including publications in
field experiements designed international, peer-reviewed journals with
largely around manipulating co-investigators
densities of invertebrate egg •• Present research findings at internal research
meetings and national and international
masses but will also involve conferences
sampling of other life- •• Contribute to the development and
maintenance of research relationships
cycle stages. The Associate between the Centre for Regional and Rural
Research Fellow will also Futures and industry partners
•• Effectively produce data, maintain data
contribute to the research protocols. Conduct preliminary data cleaning,
output of CeRRF. screening and analysis
•• Constructively contribute to a vibrant research
team, including actively collaborating with co-
investigators and assisting with supervision of
research assistants in the field and laboratory
•• Promote the activities of the University,
particularly those relating to research and
research training, within academic and
professional communities
•• Support and assist with the successful
application of scholarly and research expertise
to innovation and invention, with involvement
in the commercialisation of outcomes
•• Supporting and assisting with honours
supervision
•• Developing an early career research plan
Centre for Regional and Rural Futures 5
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT POSITION LOCATION PROBATIONARY PERIOD
The Associate Research Fellow will report to the This position is located at Geelong Waurn Ponds A 6-month probation period will apply.
Co-Deputy Director of CeRRF. Campus.
The position is located within Deakin University’s
Centre for Regional and Rural Futures and will
also work directly with the other investigators on
relevant projects.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
SELECTION CRITERIA - ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA - DESIRABLE
Qualifications Experience, Knowledge and Skills
•• PhD in a relevant field of quantitative ecology •• Demonstrated experience using the R
or equivalent statistical environment
•• Experience in theoretical ecological modelling •• A thorough knowledge of aquatic fauna,
and/or experiments particularly from riverine environments
Experience, Knowledge and Skills •• Understanding of species coexistence theory of
relevance to stream systems
•• Demonstrated, excellent skills in using statistics
to analyse data, relative to opportunity •• Ability to work with theoretical models
•• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a •• Experience in applied ecology in collaboration
member of an interdisciplinary team as well as with industry or other multidisciplinary groups
independently when required. •• Experience in contributing to the supervision
•• Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct high of undergraduate honours and/or research
quality research including field-based research, higher degree students
relative to opportunity.
•• Demonstrated organisational skills including
the demonstrated ability to maintain a high
standard of field and/or data record keeping
and a demonstrated ability to meet competing
deadlines.
•• Demonstrated skills in the publication
of research journal articles, conference
papers, and/or demonstrated skills in the
preparation of research manuscripts, relative
to opportunity.
•• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability
to interact well with research and technical
staff and students and excellent oral, written
English communication and presentation skills
Personal Qualities
•• Ability to adapt to changes in the environment
and effectively meets new challenges
•• Commitment to the University’s Mission,
Core Commitments and Values which include
- excellence, academic freedom, collegiality,
continuous improvement, ethical behaviour,
accountability and environmental responsibility.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Annual performance objectives and expected outcomes will be defined for this role in accordance
with the Minimum Standards and Typical Duties for Academic Levels (MSTDALs) and Faculty
Research Expectation Models (FREMs). Specific duties will be allocated with reference to the
applicable Workload Allocation Model (WAM). These documents are updated from time to
time and are available on request.
Centre for Regional and Rural Futures 6APPOINTMENT PROCESS
AND HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Thank you for your interest in the position of 31/10/2017 Base salary $66,237 - $89,046 + 17%
Associate Research Fellow. superannuation
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Total Rewards at Deakin
HOW TO APPLY Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by
Please apply online via: a panel of esteemed colleagues. TERM OF APPOINTMENT
deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-at-
Full time and fixed term for 2 years
deakin
(fractional appointments will be considered)
Include cover letter, curriculum vitae Details of professional referees should be
and a response to the Selection Criteria. included with your application. .
Please quote reference number:
170647
SUPPORT FOR YOUR APPLICATION
All enquiries will be confidential and should
be directed to:
Associate Professor Rebecca Lester
Co-Deputy Director CeRRF
+61 3 5227 8254
rebecca.lester@deakin.edu.au
Deakin University values diversity, enables access and
promotes inclusion. Deakin University is an employer of
choice for women and strongly encourages applications
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Centre for Regional and Rural Futures 7OUR LOCATIONS
Deakin has four campuses, one in Burwood, Melbourne has been named the worlds’ most liveable city for
the fifth year running*
two in Geelong (Waterfront and Waurn Further information regarding our locations and relocating to
Ponds) and one in Warrnambool. It also Victoria can be found here:
has corporate centres in Melbourne Our locations
CBD, Burwood and Geelong, a network of Considering Relocation
Geelong/SurfCoast timelapse
technology-rich learning centres across
regional Victoria and international offices in
India, China and Indonesia.
*The Economist’s annual study
GEELONG
WAURN PONDS
CAMPUS
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is located on the western edge
of Geelong and is a thriving regional campus attracting over
7,000 undergraduate and postgraduate on-campus students.
It boasts open and inviting spaces for socialising and studying,
innovative architecture, spacious new buildings and wireless
hotspots. The campus features expansive landscaped grounds
and extensive sporting facilities. The campus is home to the
Geelong Technology Precinct, which provides research and
development capabilities and opportunities for university-industry
partnerships and new enterprises in the region.
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