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Australia -- Visiting fellowships in climate adaptation
Published：14/03/2012
VCCCAR 2012 Visiting Research Fellow
Background
The Victorian Centre for Climate Change Adaptation Research (VCCCAR) was established to improve
State Government decision‐making on the likely impacts of climate change, to evaluate adaptation
options, to contribute to the building of regional adaptive capacity, and to facilitate the integration of
climate change considerations across Government policy and strategic planning.
A core element of the Centre’s activities is a visiting fellowship programme. This initiative aims to attract
outstanding scholars and academics that can make a significant contribution to the Centre’s research
agenda and actively promote international research initiatives with their home institution.
One fellowship is offered each year. Successful applicants would be expected to reside in Australia for
approximately three months to undertake the fellowship. Up to A$40,000 is available to support each
fellowship, including travel, living expenses or contribution to salary. There may be opportunities to
further extend the fellowship in association with other organisations.
Ideally, the fellow would be in place for 2‐6 months between July and December 2012.
Duties
Actively participate in Centre research projects, attending project meetings, and undertaking
research to meet project objectives;
Present lectures and seminars on their research to university partners, government, industry, and
wider stakeholder communities;
Provide specific briefings to government and industry on approaches for mainstreaming climate
change adaptation in decision making;
Identify and develop ongoing collaborative research activities between the Centre partners and their
home institution.
Selection Criteria
1. Excellent record of achievement and demonstrated international standing in climate change
adaptation research;
2. Demonstrated capacity to work with government and industry on applied research challenges;
3. High standard in written and verbal communication skills in English, and capacity to present research
results to government, industry and the broader community;
4. Demonstrated high level understanding of and interest in policy and management challenges
associated with climate change impacts and adaptation; and
5. Demonstrated capacity to work in multi‐institutional and multi‐disciplinary settings.
How to apply
Applicants should provide a CV, contact details of two referees, an application letter addressing the
Selection Criteria and indicating the time period they intend to spend in Victoria, a short description of
their research interests and how they could potentially contribute to research activity in Victoria, and the
level and type of financial support that is required.
Applications should be submitted to:
Professor Rod Keenan
Director
Victorian Centre for Climate Change Adaptation Research
The University of Melbourne
221 Bouverie St
Parkville VIC 3010
Ph: (+613) 9035 8227
Deadline: 31 March 2012