CAPA ECR Network
A networking and information sharing group for early career researchers from all disciplines.
Fellowship: Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's Innovation Fellowships 2011
The Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s Innovation Fellowship (MQVCIF) Scheme seeks outstanding researchers who will focus on developing research collaborations with organisations from industry, commerce, government and community groups, which ultimately attracts substantial external research funding. The research may be undertaken in any discipline area of the University, though it must be aligned to designated areas of research strength.
2010 CAPA Postgrad Roadshow WA - Curtin University
CAPA is pleased to present the 2010 CAPA Roadshow event in WA at Curtin University on Thursday 30 September.
This event is free and open to all WA-based postgraduates. Registrations are essential as places are limited.
Location: Room 210.102, Norm Dufty Lecture Theatre, Elizabeth Jolley Building, Curtin University
2010 CAPA Postgrad Roadshow WA - Edith Cowan University
CAPA is pleased to present the 2010 CAPA Roadshow event in WA at Edith Cowan University on Wednesday 29 September.
This event is free and open to all WA-based postgraduates. Registrations are essential as places are limited.
Location: Theatre 17.15, Mt Lawley campus, Edith Cowan University
Program:
Job posting: Research and Policy Analyst (healthcare or medical practice experience preferred)
The Research and Policy Analyst contributes to policy development and research that support AMC’s core purpose. The role drafts background briefings, identifies themes in the findings of expert assessments, and undertakes specific research projects to support expert working groups and committees.
Job posting: Government Relations Advisor - Amnesty International Australia
Amnesty International Australia is one of Australia’s largest not for profit organisations and is part of the global movement defending human rights and dignity. We work with people in Australia and our region to demand respect for human rights and protect people facing abuse. To do this, we mobilise people, campaign, conduct research and raise money for our work. We are promoting a culture where human rights are embraced, valued and protected.
We have an exciting full-time opportunity in our NSW Action Centre for an experienced Government Relations Advisor.
Job Posting: Senior Policy Officer (Royal Australasian College of Physicians - RACP)
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is a diverse and vibrant organisation that is currently undergoing a period of rapid growth and change.
Responsible for training, educating and representing over 13,000 Physicians and Pediatricians across Australia and New Zealand, the RACP is a vital organisation that generates opportunities for its staff and clients to contribute to the continual improvement of important health services, while itself offering excellent working conditions.
* Great Working Environment
* Excellent Employee Benefits
* Sydney CBD Location
Job posting: Senior Policy Officer (Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research)
The $50m a year Enterprise Connect initiative is a major plank of the Government's industry and innovation policy. It is a national business advisory service that directly helps over 1000 SMEs a year to adapt, change and grow in various sectors including Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Creative Industries and remotely located firms. The Policy Section sits within the Enterprise Connect Branch which delivers the program.
Job posting: Policy Officer - HEW8 (VU)
This is an opportunity for an experienced policy officer to coordinate the development, review and implementation of university policies relating to students and teaching and learning. Apply your high level communication skills to present and explain complex information and provide advice to senior university staff.
National survey of attitudes towards the academic profession and academic work
A study commissioned by DEEWR seeks the views of people who are in academic positions about academic work and the academic profession. The aim of the study is to identify the core factors relating to the motivation of people to remain in higher education and the factors that might lead to them considering other careers or pursuing academic work overseas.
If you have received an invitation to complete the survey via email, either from your institution or from the researchers, this is a final reminder to complete the survey, as the closing date is COB Monday August 2nd.
Job posting: Manager - Research Education and Training HEO9 (UniSA)
Managing a team of staff responsible for higher degree research (HDR) student administration, this key leadership position ensures UniSA’s policies, procedures and systems pro-actively support our HDR students and our strategic objectives in research education. The Manager: Research Education and Training will be a key driving force in this area.
You will provide high level analysis and advice on research education and training issues while working closely with the Dean of Graduate Studies and research degree administration staff across the University.
Strengthening the AQF Consultation Paper
The AQF Council is seeking stakeholder comments on the full package of specifications and policies as part of a strengthened AQF.
The AQF Council met on Wednesday 16 June 2010 and agreed on the package of policies that should comprise the strengthened AQF, including:
Job posting: PhD Coordinator (ANU)
Professional Scientist Remuneration Survey 2010
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia
(APESMA) is currently undertaking the 2010 FASTS/APESMA Professional Scientist
Remuneration Survey and is seeking you and your members’ assistance by
completing the questionnaire.
The closing date for the submission of
completed survey questionnaires is Wednesday, 30 June 2010.
The
survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. No identification is necessary and
all information will remain strictly confidential and is used by APESMA in
aggregate form only.
CRC Program - round 11 announcements
Job posting - Project Officer (CAPA) Closes Monday March 16th
The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) is the national peak body representing over 270,000 postgraduate students. Its members are affiliated postgraduate student associations from all States and Territories of Australia.
The Project Officer role covers the core functions of the national office, including:
· Communications
· Events Management
· Membership and Organisational Development
· Office Administration and Management
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW / RESEARCH FELLOW - National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE)
3-year fixed-term
Magill Campus, SA
Remuneration package approx $81–96K
The total remuneration package includes salary, employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% salary and annual leave loading.
The National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education is funded by the Australian
Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and is hosted by the University of South Australia. It also has links with the Australian Technology Network (ATN) of universities.
FASTS update: Business expenditure on R&D
Business expenditure on R&D (BERD) increased for the eighth consecutive year in 2006/07, to a total of $12,036 million, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
R&D expenditure in 2006/07 was up 16% in current prices and 11% in real terms on 2005/6.
Update from FASTS: ARC / NHMRC grants for 2009
[Update from Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies (FASTS)]
Reward Ideas, Not Fancy CVs, with Research Support
[From media release by Australasian Science]
Funding for scientific research in Australia “puts an excessive emphasis on guaranteed results at the expense of adventurous ideas and major breakthroughs,” according to Prof Bryan Gaensler.
Research Training Inquiry Public Hearings - CAPA
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Innovation will hold the final public hearing for its inquiry into research training and research workforce issues at Parliament House on Wednesday (24 September).
“Creativity and innovation in both science and the humanities are at the forefront of today’s knowledge economy as well as efforts to promote understanding and social inclusion,” Committee Chair Maria Vamvakinou said.
