Vacancies - Research Fellows

[Kazuko Obata]

Please pass this onto anyone interested in doing research on Indigenous
studies, in particular, Education (including bilingual education) and
Health. Further information can be obtained from 
http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/news/job_vacancies

Kazuko Obata
Language Officer
AIATSIS

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VACANCIES - RESEARCH FELLOWS


AIATSIS is currently recruiting Research Fellows in Indigenous studies.
Fellows will undertake research in their fields of interest, in
accordance with an annual work plan agreed with the Director of Research
Programs.  

An ideal applicant for these vacancies would have a good balance between
relevant work experience and proven research ability. They will be asked
to demonstrate leadership in their field and grow the organisation's
capacity in that area.

Relevant work experience will include a substantial history of  research
in Indigenous studies and/or successful completion of projects;
cooperation with Indigenous co-workers, communities or academic research
units; an excellent understanding of key issues in your research field
specifically, and Indigenous affairs generally; and the ability to
create coherent, academically sound research reports.

Whilst academic qualifications are an important indicator of capability
to undertake research projects, they are not the sole determinant of
suitability.  AIATSIS will appoint applicants without PhD qualifications
if they can demonstrate equivalent research skills.  

Successful candidates will be offered a contract initially for three
years, with possible extension by mutual agreement to a maximum of five
years.  Salary will be in the range $75,156-$81,162.   

In this advertising round, at least two positions will be filled.
Previous applicants for research fellow positions advertised in June
2008 need not reapply.

Positions are based in Canberra.

Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

For information contact:      Research Executive Assistant; phone 02
6261 4265 fax 02 6246 7714; email research at aiatsis.gov.au

Closing date for applications: 13 October 2008


Areas of Research


AIATSIS is looking to continue our traditional strengths in areas of: 

*          Indigenous Education and Cultural Transmission; and 

*          Indigenous Health and Wellbeing

 

These are the areas of priority for this recruitment round

We are also interested in growing our expertise in areas of social
policy such as 

*          Caring for and connections with country

*          Indigenous community development: including young people,
housing and employment

*          Indigenous knowledge systems, political theory, and public
policy 

 

However, applications are encouraged from excellent candidates in any
field of Indigenous studies.