| SUMMARY OF THIS R&D INFO, 26 September 2002 NEWS
ALERTS CONFERENCES EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES HIGHER
EDUCATION AND SHORT COURSES 11. SCITECH
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORY ______________ For more detail of these and other stories see R&D Review, September 2002 1. EXTERNAL EARNINGS TARGETS ABOLISHED FOR FEDERAL SCIENCE AGENCIES The Federal
Government has abolished the external earnings targets which have been
applied to its three research agencies, CSIRO, ANSTO and AIMS, over the
past decade. 2. CHIEF SCIENTIST APPOINTMENT CSIRO researcher, Dr Vijoleta Braach-Maksvytis, has been appointed to a newly-created position as Head of the Office of the Chief Scientist. Dr Braach-Maksvytis is currently Co-Director of CSIRO Nanotechnology and Chair of the CSIRO Science Forum, with responsibility for CSIRO's strategic investments in emerging sciences. She will assist the Chief Scientist, Dr Robin Batterham, in advising the Federal Government on the contributions of science, technology and innovation to national goals. 3. VICTORIAN MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS LAUNCHED The Victorian
Government has announced funding of $8.1 million for five programs to
encourage export and innovation in the state's manufacturing industry.
4. WA ICT PURCHASING PROGRAM The WA Department of Industry and Technology is developing a new program, WA-MAID (Western Australian Major Alliances for Industry Development) to leverage ICT industry development from government purchasing. Under the proposed program, ICT companies which accrue more than $5 million in sales to government agencies would be required to undertake a range of activities - such as R&D or export of goods and services, technology transfer or alliances with the start-up of small to medium-sized ICT enterprises - which develop the local ICT industry.
The South Australian House of Assembly has established a Select Committee on Genetically Modified Organisms to inquire into the impact of genetically modified plant technology on human health, the environment and market access. The Committee will investigate where the impacts of GM plants might be different in SA compared with the rest of Australia and other countries, and advise on strategies that SA should adopt to address these issues. Further information at http://www.parliament.sa.gov.au, go to Committees, then Select. ______________________________ 6. RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE The Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS) will be holding its Annual RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE as part of the Australian Health and Medical Research Congress (AHMRC) in Melbourne from 25th-27th November 2002 This is an exciting new initiative in which twenty-five medical research societies are involved in over 40 thematic symposia. Our programme will focus on the practice of research management and professional development of those involved with managing and administering the research enterprise. Program details and updates can be found at the ARMS website http://www.researchadmin.org.au/conferences/intro.asp Further details and registration about AHMRC: http://www.ahmrcongress2002.conf.au * Unique opportunity to interact with delegates from other participating societies * Focus on professional development and ethics * International speakers * Lectures and workshops on diverse range of topics relevant to research managers from the educational, government and private sector and including medical and non-medical research * NHMRC and ARC workshops included in registration. Registration includes access to all sessions on day(s) of registration. Discounted rates for society members. Sianna Panagiotopoulos
7. THE MOVING TOWARDS THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY CONFERENCE Novotel, Sydney
Olympic Park Leading governments
worldwide are transforming knowledge into powerful economic and social
outcomes. The two-day Moving Towards the Knowledge Economy Conference the first in Australia will explore the global Knowledge Economy through leaders and innovators from Ireland, Israel, Singapore and the USA. They will tell how they orchestrated successful national knowledge agendas. Researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators will deliver their stories from the corporate front-line and delegates will meet renowned International and Australian speakers face-to-face to reveal - * How to leverage partnerships with industry * How you turn smart ideas into sustainable business * Partnership models between universities, researchers and industry NSW Premier Bob Carr will launch the Conference, which will be hosted by NSW Minister for Western Sydney and Information Technology, Kim Yeadon. The Conference is vital for business leaders, those involved in R&D and policy development. Register online
at http://www.keconference.com 8. CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER - Cooperative Research Centre for Sensor Signal The Cooperative
Research Centre for Sensor Signal and Information Processing (CSSIP) is
an unincorporated joint venture of nine core partners from industry, DSTO
and universities and has major market sector emphases in defence, mining
instrumentation and medical imaging. CSSIP is Australia's leading R&D and education organisation in sensor signal and information processing, with strong links to comparable overseas organisations and an annual budget, in cash and in-kind, of around $A10M. The Centre's headquarters are at Technology Park, Mawson Lakes SA. The CEO is responsible to the CSSIP Governing Board for the performance and strategic direction of the Centre. In commercial matters the CEO, as Managing Director, is responsible to the SPIRE Innovations Board. The CEO also serves as a Director on CSSIP's two spin-off company boards. Key areas of responsibility are in, strategic leadership, research leadership, commercial operations, people management, financial management, client relations and business development. You will need a relevant degree in science or engineering and, highly desirably, postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline or management. You will have extensive experience at senior manager or CEO level in a technology-commercialisation or applied research environment. A three-year contract will be offered, with salary sacrifice and packaging options. Depending on qualifications, an academic title with a University may be offered. Selection documentation should be requested from Mrs Sue Wendland +61 8 8302 3729, to whom written applications should be addressed at CSSIP, SPRI Building Mawson Lakes Blvd, Mawson Lakes SA 5095 or email sue.wendland@cssip.edu.au. Applications close 4 October 2002. __________________________________________ 9. 3 - DAY SHORT COURSE - Safety in Laboratories Monday 25 - Wednesday 27 November 2002 at RMIT University, City Campus Who Should do this course? This course is for anyone who has an OH&S responsibility in a laboratory situation, such as managers, supervisors and health and safety representatives.
To provide an understanding of the Australian Standards covering laboratories, to enhance awareness of hazards and control measures, and to apply Australian Standards using practical training. See http://mams.rmit.edu.au/jqw5mjedrc1f.pdf or contact Susan Holden on (03) 9925 2120, fax (03) 9639 1321 or email susan.holden@rmit.edu.au 10. PhD STUDIES IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY - Victoria University The Centre for Strategic Economic Studies is an acknowledged leader in research on economic and technological change, in relation to both advanced and developing countries. Up to 8 places are available for outstanding students in the Centre's 2003 PhD program, for studies on the links between the knowledge economy and: * industrial structure and innovation * inequality and governance * sustainable development. Applications,
including CVs and a research proposal, close 7 October 2002. For further
information on the Centre's activities, academic staff and the application
process see http://www.cfses.com or
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