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1. NATIONAL RESEARCH PRIORITIES ANNOUNCED The Prime Minister, John Howard, has announced four National Research Priorities that will guide investment by Commonwealth science and research funding agencies. The National Research Priorities are: * An Environmentally Sustainable Australia; * Promoting and Maintaining Good Health ; * Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries; and * Safeguarding Australia. The first stage in implementation of the National Research Priorities will be the preparation by Commonwealth research and funding bodies of plans outlining how they propose to support the priorities. These are to be completed and submitted to government by May. 2. REVIEW OF AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE AND INNOVATION The Minister for Education, Science and Training, Dr Brendan Nelson,
has initiated a major study to map Australia's science and innovation
activities across the public and private sectors. 3. R&D START RESTARTED The R&D Start program has been reactivated with a call for applications from AusIndustry. New applications for the R&D Start Program were suspended in April 2002 and companies which had made applications that were not processed will need to apply again. $170 million will be available for grants and loans under the program during 2003-04. For further information contact http://www.ausindustry.gov.au or the AusIndustry Hotline on 13 28 46. 4. VICTORIA BOOSTS S&T INVESTMENT The Victorian Government has announced a second tranche of funding of
$310 million for science, technology and research initiatives in its innovation
statement, AVictorians. Bright Ideas. Brillian Future@, unveiled shortly
before the recent election.
5. TECHNOLOGY ROADMAPPING - Call for Applications Technology Roadmapping encourages business competitiveness through technology
planning. It is a new element of the Commonwealth Government's Innovation
Access Program, which fosters innovation by increasing the take-up of
leading-edge technologies and best practice processes by Roadmapping is a strategic planning tool for industry to use to improve competitiveness, identify and promote collaborative opportunities, and to assist companies to share the costs, and risks, of investing in technologies. Preference will be given to groups involved in an action agenda. Funding for up to 50 per cent of a total project for eligible project costs is now available as part of the Innovation Access Program - Industry grants from AusIndustry, on a competitive basis. Visit http://www.ausindustry.gov.au or call the AusIndustry Hotline - 13 28 46 - for expression of interest and application forms (under the Innovation Access Program - Industry), and for more information about this and other AusIndustry programs. GRANTS 6. FOOD INDUSTRY INNOVATION ENCOURAGED Applications are sought from Australian food businesses for dollar-for-dollar funding assistance via the FOOD INNOVATION GRANTS (FIG) program. The program is an important element of the National Food Industry Strategy's drive to increase innovation within Australia's $26 billion export food industry. Under the program, businesses may be eligible for annual grants ranging from $25,000 to $0.5m over three years on a matched basis. In-kind contribution may also be included as part of a matched contribution. The focus of the program is to gain commercial results from research and development and innovation. Proposals should generally involve research and development to resolve a scientific or technical challenge for the food industry in Australia, with strong prospects both for commercialisation within the business and food business uptake within Australia. The Commonwealth Government is providing almost $35 million over five years for FIG, as a key component of the Commonwealth-funded $100 million National Food Strategy. Information, guidelines and forms on FIG are available from the NFIS web site at http://www.nfis.com.au, or for further information contact NFIS staff on 1300 130 360 or e-mail fig@nfis.com.au EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES 7. R&D DIRECTOR - CSIRO, Brisbane QLD Social and Economic Integration Salary $99K - 124K + Superannuation Ref: PG:02/66 We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and entrepreneurial professional to lead one of our five new organisation-wide emerging science initiatives - Social and Economic Integration (SEI). The successful candidate will be responsible to the SEI Board for leading,
developing and managing a networked program of science investment. They
will also facilitate and support linkages within CSIRO and between CSIRO
scientists and external social and economic research bodies. An information package including the selection criteria and duty statement for the position is available from http://www.csiro.au/careers. 8. BUSINESS MANAGER - CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems - Canberra ACT $51K - $66K + Superannuation Ref: PG:02/68 We are seeking to recruit an experienced professional to provide business service, management expertise, and advice. You will play a key role in providing business services to the Program and the Program's Research Groups, especially in financial management, project management and contracts management. You will also have a critical role in supporting the implementation and monitoring of the Group Business Plans and advising Wildlife, Pests and Diseases Program staff on business issues. You must have a strong willingness and capacity to develop a business management role in an outcome-focused and team-orientated environment. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships are also essential. An information package including the selection criteria and duty statement for the position is available from http://www.csiro.au/careers.
The University invites applications for the position of Head of School of Ecology and Environment. The appointment will be made at either Professor or Associate Professor level. Applications are encouraged from those who meet the selection criteria at the Professor or Associate Professor level, with interests in disciplines associated with ecology and environment which complement the School's teaching and research program. An attractive salary package is offered, including superannuation, a
fully maintained University vehicle for the term of appointment as Head
of School and a responsibility allowance will be negotiated. PROFESSOR AQUATIC SCIENCE The University invites applications for appointment to a Chair in the School of Ecology and Environment. The University seeks an aquatic scientist, with a PhD in a relevant discipline and a proven and significant record in * Scholarly publication based on research * University teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels Applications are encouraged from persons with interests in areas of aquatic science such as marine and freshwater science, fisheries management, and water quality management. Although this is a senior appointment, outstanding scholars seeking an early promotion to the level of Professor are welcome to apply. We will be seeking evidence of academic leadership and vision, internationally significant accomplishments in research, a distinguished record in teaching, and the potential to act as an effective Head of School. The position will be a continuing appointment to a Chair. An attractive package including superannuation will be negotiated. Application details Information packages including the selection criteria and position descriptions can be obtained from our website http://www.deakin.edu.au/hrs/employment/index.php#exec Applications will be received no later than Monday 16th December 2002, to Senior Appointments Consultant, Human Resources Services Division, 221 Burwood Hwy Burwood, VICTORIA 3125 or email: cathyw@deakin.edu.au Further information can also be obtained from the following web sites: http://www.deakin.edu.au/hrs and http://www.deakin.edu.au/fac_st WORKSHOP 10. WORKSHOP FOR POTENTIAL USERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON Registration is now open for "Australian Synchrotron: A Workshop for Potential Users", to be held at the University of Melbourne from 29 - 31 January 2003. This workshop is a key part of the process of developing the first group
of Australian Synchrotron beamlines to meet the needs of science and industry.
It will bring together current synchrotron users, potential users of the
Australian Synchrotron, and international and local Those seeking an overview of synchrotron research and the plans for the Australian Synchrotron will be primarily interested in the first day of the workshop. Days two and three will focus on technical discussions in relation to the development of beamline specifications. The brochure and registration form are now available from: Contact: Australian Synchrotron Project PUBLICATION 11. THE SCITECH TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORY 2002 - CLEARANCE SALE Stocks of the 2002 Edition of The Scitech Technology Directory are now
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