2012 Visiting Fellowship Program, Australia

The Humanities Research Centre was established in 1972 and celebrated 30 years of excellence in the humanities in 2002. It aims to stimulate scholarship and advance research in the Humanities through its objectives.

The HRC interprets the "Humanities" generously, recognising that new methods of theoretical enquiry have done much to break down the traditional distinction between the humanities and the social sciences; recognising, too, the importance of establishing dialogue between the humanities and the natural and technological sciences, and the creative arts.

The Centre encourages interdisciplinary and comparative work, and seeks to take a provocative as well as supportive role in relation to existing humanities studies in Australia. It aims to give special attention to topics and disciplines which stand in need of particular stimulus in Australia. One of its central functions is to bring to Australia scholars of international standing who will provoke fresh ideas within, and beyond, the academic community.

The HRC is now accepting applications for the 2012 Visiting Fellowship Program.

Deadline: Tuesday, 15th March 2011.

For full details, application forms, referees reports and guidelines go to our mini site http://hrc.anu.edu.au. These fellowships are open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria. Please read guidelines.

For more information contact Programs Manager, Leena Messina. by email at: Leena.Messina@anu.edu.au

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PhD scholarship in Process Development, Australia

University of Queensland - School of Chemical Engineering

PhD Scholarship in Process Development of a novel process for recovering a valuable product from an industrial waste.

The University of Queensland is ranked in the top 1% of International Universities according to the Times Higher Education's 2010-2011 World University Rankings. The School of Chemical Engineering is a recognised research strength of the University and staff are associated with six leading research centres. The school is a major research provider to the minerals industry through its metallurgy program, has strong links with industry and has secured a number of strategic partnerships. These collaborations provide for teaching and research programs which are responsive to ongoing industry development.

This project looks at a major problem in the Aluminium industry which is the disposal of approximately 40,000 tonnes per year of a hazardous waste known as spent pot-lining (SPL). It contains significant levels of leachable fluoride and is currently being stored awaiting a suitable treatment technology. The School of Chemical Engineering was awarded an Australian Post-graduate Award (Industry) to develop a novel low-energy and low-cost process for extracting the fluoride from SPL as a useful aluminium fluoride product that can be recycled back into the aluminium industry. If commercialised the benefit will be an end to the stockpiling of SPL in Australia and rest of the world, a more sustainable aluminium industry, and protection of the world's natural fluoride resources. The project is a collaboration between the School of Chemical Engineering and Fluorsid SpA; a fluorochemical company based in Italy.

The role: We are seeking a PhD candidate to join a multi-disciplinary team to develop the novel process. The candidate will carry out experiments looking at both leaching and precipitation. There will be a strong emphasis on the crystallisation of AlF2OH where particle size and purity must meet strict requirements. It is expected that the project will set the candidate up for a career in the aluminium industry, although the chemical principles learned are transferable to many other sectors. The project will involve a period of research in Italy with the sponsoring company.

The person: Applicants should have (or soon to complete) an undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related discipline. Considerable laboratory experience and a strong interest in process development are desirable.
Remuneration: The stipend is valued at $27,000-$30,000 per year, tax free for 3 years. Both Australian and International applicants are welcome to apply.
Contact: To discuss the role contact Dr Karen Steel, telephone +617 3365 3977 or email karen.steel@uq.edu.au .

Applications should contain:
(1) covering letter outlining your reasons for applying and suitability for the position
(2) up-to-date CV, and
(3) academic transcript.

Send applications to:
Finance and HR Officer
School of Chemical Engineering
The University of Queensland
ST LUCIA QLD 4072
AUSTRALIA
or email finance@chemeng.uq.edu.au.

Please state in your correspondence that you are applying for the "PhD scholarship in Process Development".

This scholarship is being readvertised. If you applied previously please email Dr Karen Steel for feedback.

Applications close December 31, 2010

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Lecturer in English and Literacies Education, University of New England

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in English and Literacies Education
University of New England, Australia - School of Education

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

The School of Education has a strong profile in providing highly regarded pre-service and postgraduate teacher education in the Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary areas, in which the work in English and Literacies Education plays a key role. Courses are offered both on campus and via distance education. The English and Literacies team through the Centre for Research in English and Multiliteracies Education (CREME) http://www.une.edu.au/creme/ has an extensive research program including large ARC projects in multiliteracies and a large and increasing group of doctoral and masters research students.

The successful applicant will augment the current English and Literacies team, enhancing its expanding role in conducting significant externally funded research projects, supervising higher degree research students and contributing to postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and teacher professional learning.

Essential criteria for appointment include a doctoral qualification in a relevant field of study and professional experience relevant to the education of students in primary or secondary school contexts. The successful applicant will also need to demonstrate knowledge of key research, theories, policies and practices in English and Literacies Education, including current trends, challenges and reforms. For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, applicants will also require a sound record of scholarly publication including papers in refereed journals, experience in the supervision of research higher degree students, evidence of capacity to attract external research funding, and demonstrated success in tertiary teaching.

Informal inquiries may be directed to Professor Len Unsworth, Head, School of Education, phone: +61 2 6773 2677 or email: soe@une.edu.au. For further information about the School visit: www.une.edu.au.

Salary: A$84,081 to A$96,822 per annum (Senior Lecturer); or
      A$68,796 to A$81,535 per annum (Lecturer)
      plus 17% employer superannuation and optional salary packaging

Closing Date: 23 November 2009
Reference No: 209/153i

An application package, including selection criteria that must be addressed, may be obtained from www.une.edu.au/recruit or by phoning Human Resource Services, +61267733972. Applications will be received up to 5pm on the closing date.

http://www.une.edu.au

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures.

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