J.N. Peters Fellow, Faculty of Science
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Closing date
- 18 Feb 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Research Fellowships
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Parkville
Division/Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of BioSciences
Salary: $72,083 - $97,812 (Level A)
Role & Superannuation rate: Academic - Full time - 9.5% super
About the role:
The J.N. Peters Bequest provides funds for an early career researcher to hold the position of J.N. Peters Fellow in the School of BioSciences in the Faculty of Science. The successful candidate must be working in the field of Genetics or Human Biology or otherwise in promoting the study of those subjects, with special reference to the influence of heredity and environment on human characteristics. Eligible candidates must have an agreement with an academic supervisor to host the research project.
About you:
Minimum Qualifications Required: PhD less than 3 years full time equivalent postdoctoral experience
- Skills and Experience required to fulfill the position: Completed a PhD, with less than 3 years (full-time equivalent) postdoctoral experience
- Ability to collaborate with staff in School of BioSciences and Faculty of Science
- A track record of research capability (relative to opportunity) as evidenced by research outputs in leading publications for the discipline and other measures of peer recognition
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by primary roles on publications, invitations to present at conferences and/or articles in the media
- Demonstrated relevance of the research project to the study of genetics and human biology
The School of BioSciences, Faculty of Science and the University of Melbourne’s strategy for Diversity and Inclusion aims to increase the representation of women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and other under-represented groups in our academic workforce. Pursuant to a special measure under Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), the School, therefore, strongly encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates from these areas. Additionally, we welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible work arrangements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who are seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact Siobhan Vivian, Indigenous Development Partner in the Faculty of Science at s.vivian@unimelb.edu.au quoting position number 0049878.
How to apply:
PLEASE NOTE: in addition to the standard system application fields, applicants are required to please download the attached 'JN Peters Application Form 2020' Word document (below), complete the form and upload to the system.
0049878_JN Peters_Application Form_2020.docx
Position Description
Applications close: 18 Feb 2020 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Company
The University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings consistently placing us as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world’s top 50*.
Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city’s cultural scene.
Melbourne is a leading research university, widely renowned for its teaching and the social and economic contributions it makes through knowledge transfer. The University’s performance in international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.
Melbourne’s international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in 2015, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in 2003.
The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.
In 2008 Melbourne commenced offering six New Generation undergraduate degrees in Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Music and Science. The Melbourne Model also introduces a new graduate school experience to Australia, providing the best and brightest with a more focused, intense and professionally relevant degree in areas such as Law, Architecture, Teaching and Nursing. With the Melbourne curriculum now aligning the University with the world’s top universities in Europe, North America and Asia, we enable our students to develop the skills and attributes required by employers all over the world.
More than 50,000 students from over 120 countries take courses in the University’s 12 faculties and graduate schools.
For more information please visit: http://www.unimelb.edu.au
*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015
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- UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Telephone
- +61 (3) 8344 4000
- Location
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Parkville
Melbourne
Victoria
VIC 3010
Australia
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