[AISWorld] Vice Chancellor Research Fellowship at QUT, Brisbane

[Michael Rosemann]

Dear colleagues,

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, is offering up to 10 prestigious Vice Chancellor
Research Fellowships, and Information Systems is one of the target research areas. A VCRF is expected
to be an established researcher within 5-10 years since the award of their PhD.

QUT's Information Systems School is recognised for the way it combines a focus on real world problems
with an unconditional commitment to rigorous IS research. It consists of three research disciplines,
i.e. Business Process Management, Information Ecology and Service Science. It is home to the
Woolworth Chair in Retail Innovation and the Brisbane Airport Corporation Chair in Airport Innovation.

Please see details below and further information at http://goo.gl/bSDW4j<http://t.co/HwL5Y3cImn>

Applications must be submitted by 30 August 2013.

Regards,
Michael

Professor Michael Rosemann  |  Head of Information Systems School
Science and Engineering Faculty
Queensland University of Technology

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CRICOS No 00213J



1.      Background
The Vice – Chancellor’s Research Fellowship Scheme has been established to promote and grow research capacity at QUT through the appointment of high calibre research staff in identified areas.
The key objectives of the scheme are to:

 *   build capacity in targeted areas of research strength
 *   attract and develop talented staff who will underpin the future research aspirations of the University
 *   increase collaboration with quality national and international research partners
 *   produce high quality outputs that deliver impact to the community
 *   increase the university’s competitiveness in  externally funded fellowship schemes

2.         General Eligibility Criteria
Fellowship candidates must:

 *   have been awarded a PhD
 *   be based at QUT for the full duration of the fellowship
 *   propose and undertake a research project that is aligned with an identified area of strength.
 *   seek, during the period of the fellowship, additional funding through external granting schemes for projects/fellowships hosted by QUT
 *   make a full-time commitment to the fellowship

3.         Eligibility Criteria for Applicants:
Research Fellowship Applicants:
To be eligible to apply for a Research Fellowship an applicant must:

a)     - be an established researcher within 5 to 10 years since the award of their PhD or equivalent research doctorate at the time of the closing date for applications;

b)      - have an excellent research track record, with a proven capacity for research leadership; and

c)      - demonstrate their proposed project falls within one of identified target areas (e.g., Information Systems).

4.         Duration of Fellowships
Fellows will be offered an appointment on a fixed-term, full-time basis for a period of 3 years.  Part-time appointments may be negotiated with the host faculty once the fellowship has been awarded.  QUT is committed to building its academic workforce and will work with successful fellows over the tenure of their award to develop a career plan that alignswith their expertise and the teaching and research needs of the University.  Fellows will be encouraged to apply for external fellowships and project funding and may be considered for academic positions in their area of expertise.


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