[TimorLesteStudies] ANU Postdoctoral Fellow: Development Policy Centre

[Bu Wilson]

      Postdoctoral Fellow (A418-11NN)
   
   

      Development Policy Centre , Crawford School of Economics and Government, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific 





http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=2208










                    
   
      
         
            
               
                  
                     


We invite a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in aid and development to join the Development Policy Centre.
LocationCanberra/ACTTerm of ContractFixed Term of 3 YearsGradeLevel ASalary Package

$58,077 - $73,669 pa plus 17% superannuation



Closing Date22 September 2011Position OverviewThe
 Crawford School of Economics and Government at the Australian National 
University is a leading public policy  school, serving and influencing 
Australia, Asia and the Pacific through advanced policy research and 
professional education.

The Development Policy Centre is a new research centre at the 
Crawford School. We analyse and promote discussion of aid and 
development policy, with a focus on Australia, the Pacific and Asia. 

We seek to appoint a postdoctoral fellow with a strong commitment to
 high-quality, policy-based research and a PhD in economics, public 
policy or a related field



We are particularly keen to encourage highly-qualified female applicants.



Enquiries: Professor Stephen Howes T: 02 6125 7553 E: Stephen.Howes at anu.edu.au





Position description Responsible toDirector, Development Policy CentreRole statementPURPOSE STATEMENT:



The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific leads intellectual 
engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and 
contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international 
standard for scholarship concerning the region.

The Crawford School of Economics and Government (School) is the 
ANU’s graduate public policy school, serving and influencing Australia, 
Asia and the Pacific through advanced policy research and professional 
education.

The Development Policy Centre is a new research centre at the 
Crawford School. We analyse and promote discussion of aid and 
development policy, with a focus on Australia, the Pacific and Asia. 



KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:



Position Dimension & Relationships: 



The appointee will maintain a strong research profile and make a 
vigorous contribution to current analysis and debate in the Centre’s 
fields of research with a focus on Australia, Asia and the Pacific. In 
doing so, the appointee will support the School’s research priorities 
and collaborate with colleagues within the College of Asia and the 
Pacific to further the College’s strategic objectives. 



Role Statement:

1. Undertake research and publish original, innovative results in 
high-quality nationally and internationally refereed journals; present 
research at academic seminars and national and international 
conferences; contribute to existing research projects undertaken by the 
Development Policy Centre; initiate new research projects within the 
Centre and with colleagues from the College of Asia and the Pacific. 

2. Assist with the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.

3. Participate in and initiate outreach activities including: 
contributing to the Devpolicy blog; participating in public and 
stakeholder-specific events; developing networks with relevant research 
institutes and centres, media, government bodies and non-government 
organisations. 

4. Other duties as required consistent with the classification level of the position. Selection criteria 
1.PhD qualification in economics, public policy or related field, with a focus on Australia, Asia and the Pacific. 

2.Evidence of high-quality research in an academic or policy 
environment, supported by publications and presentation of research at 
academic or policy-based workshops and conferences.

3.Evidence of ability to produce high-quality analysis and contributions to current debate.

4.Willingness and ability to contribute to outreach activities 
including initiating and participating in public and 
stakeholder-specific events; developing networks with relevant research 
institutes and centres, media, government bodies and non-government 
organisations.

5.Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of 
staff and students in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and to 
foster inclusive, respectful and productive working relationships with 
staff, students and colleagues at all levels.  

6.A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and 
policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.

Enquiries: Professor Stephen Howes T: 02 6125 7553 E: Stephen.Howes at anu.edu.au















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Dr Bu V.E. Wilson
T: Australia +61  0  407 087 086
T: Timor-Leste + 670 744 0011
E: buvewilson at gmail.com

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