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 All materials that were submitted by Friday 4 June will be ready as per the previously published schedule of dates shown below.

Distance Education Units
Submit by Friday 21 May 2004
Ready for dispatch of course material by Centre of Open Education (COE) in early June 2004.

Internal Units
Submit by Friday 4 June 2004
Ready for commencement of classes Monday 2 August 2004.
 

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Submit by Friday 4 June 2004
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For materials submitted after these dates every effort will be made to ensure all printing for start of classes on Monday 2 August 2004 is completed, however no guarantee can be given.

 If materials have not yet been submitted for printing please inform the Printery on x7385 of the date the material will be sent. Material will be addressed in order of arrival at the Printery. Departments will be advised if there are any problems with delivery by the requested date.

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COURTVIEW RESTAURANT TO CLOSE

In order to parallel Macquarie University's impending growth, SAM is introducing exciting changes to prepare for the new enhanced capacity. SAM's commitment to upgrading services has recently been demonstrated by the full refurbishment of the Level 3 Venues @ Macquarie Function & Conference Centre and will continue with a comprehensive upgrade of Level 2 over the coming 12 months.

 The Courtview Restaurant closes on 30 June in order to prepare for these changes. Management and Board at SAM would like to thank those Courtview regulars for your patronage and hope you can enjoy the contemporary new services in the near future.

 Meanwhile, for those of you wishing to organise leaving do's, Christmas parties or other functions, Venues @ Macquarie offers private dining for 10 to 500 people in our newly renovated function rooms on Level 3 of the SAM Building. For more information on private dining or for a sample menu, please phone 1800 228 371.

 Any queries or comments should be directed to Monty Parmar, SAM President at 9850 7348 or email: mparmar@sam.mq.edu.au

Monty Parmar
SAM President

 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS

Macquarie University Singers are pleased to announce that their next concert will be held on Saturday 3 July at 8.00pm in the Macquarie Theatre. The concert will feature the choir, professional soloists and a 28-piece orchestra performing Mozart's Requiem Mass, Durufle's Quatre Motets, and Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite 3.

 The featured soloists will be:

• Soprano: Hye Seoung Kwon
• Mezzo-soprano: Katharine Tier
• Tenor: David Hamilton
• Bass: Stephen Bennett

 The women are young singers who are well on their way to strong careers. Hye Seoung has been selected for the Opera Australia Young Artists' Program in 2005. Katharine has just won the Barilla Rome Opera Award, and leaves for Italy in October to take this up. The men are well-established solo performers, both of whom have sung for us in the past.

 Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for concession holders and $15 for students. Tickets are available at the door or call 9850 7818 to book in advance.

 Macquarie University Singers acknowledge the continued support of Macquarie University and Oxford Instruments.

 Claire Scott
Macquarie University Singers

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WORKPLACE RELATIONS TRAINING

EEO Principles and Practice for Supervisors 

This half day training module is required for all staff with supervisory responsibilities. 

The program is designed to ensure participants are aware of the specific responsibilities that supervisors have in relation to EEO. 

Focus of the workshop will be on: 

• Essential EEO and anti-discrimination legislation, concepts and priorities
• Supervisors’ legal responsibilities with regard to anti-discrimination, harassment-free workplace and reasonable adjustment
• Managing EEO issues and complaints in the workplace. 

Participants are encouraged to review the University’s online EEO and anti-discrimination module for supervisors, prior to attending.

Date:                Wednesday 23 June 9.30am–1.00pm, Workplace Relations Training Room,
Mezzanine Level, C4B

Facilitator:       Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager EEO

Enquiries:        Lyn Nasir, x7389 lyn.nasir@vc.mq.edu.au

EEO Principles and Practice 

This half day training module is required for all non-supervisory staff who have not attended an EEO introductory session in the last three years.

 The program is designed to ensure participants are aware of their rights and obligations as employees and to respond to questions individuals may have regarding EEO issues.

Focus of the workshop will be on:

• Essential EEO and anti-discrimination legislation, concepts and priorities
• Your rights and obligations with regard to anti-discrimination, harassment-free workplace and reasonable adjustment
• Macquarie University’s approach to EEO issues and progress to date.

This program may be tailored for specific Offices, Divisions or Departments and delivered on request.

Date:                Thursday 1 July 9.30am–1.00pm Workplace Relations Training Room,
Mezzanine Level, C4B

Facilitator:       Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager EEO

Enquiries:        Lyn Nasir, x7389 lyn.nasir@vc.mq.edu.au

Issues in Recruitment and Selection—for Experienced Members of MU Selection/Promotion/Probation Committees

This module is designed for all members of Selection, Promotion or Probation Committees who have extensive recent experience in the area of recruitment and selection.

To apply to attend this shortened program, staff will be required to submit to CPD a one-page application which addresses certain selection criteria. Please contact CPD to obtain the list of these selection criteria.

Applications will be administered by the Director, CPD and approval will be given by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Applications for attendance at this program will close a fortnight before the start of each program, ie 18 June 2004. Please forward your one-page application to Kim Richard at either cpd@mq.edu.au or fax: x9778.

 The workshop will examine current issues regarding recruitment and selection in discussion with the participants, based on case study examples.

 The number of participants for this workshop is limited to 16. As the workshop is expected to be in high demand, early enrolment is advised.

Please note that as of 1 January, 2004, all members of Selection Committees are required to have attended a MU Recruitment and Selection training program.

Lunch will be provided.

Date:                Friday 2 July, 9.30am–5.00pm, Workplace Relations Training Room,
Mezzanine Level, C4B

Facilitator:       Amanda Phillips

Enquiries:        Brenda Turnbull, x9799 brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au

CPD bookings can be made on x9721 or email: cpd@mq.edu.au

Macquarie in the Media

Media mentions: We are now using both print and broadcasting monitoring services, but they do sometimes miss Macquarie mentions. To ensure a more comprehensive and accurate Macquarie in the media column, please always let us know whenever you have been a subject or an author of any print media item, including reviews of your work or letters-to-the-editor from you, and if you appear on the electronic media. Kindly forward the information by email to Kathy Vozella: kathy.vozella@mq.edu.au ; by fax to (9850) 9457; or through internal mail to Ground Floor, Goodman Fielder Building, Macquarie University Research Park.

Professor Peter Abelson (Economics): calculated the appropriate compensation for 27 typical injuries relating from broken limbs to brain damage using the 'willingness to pay' measure of the value of various states of health, Australian Financial Review, 4 June

Ms Effy Alexakis (Centre for Flexible Learning): attended a reception for the Olympic Torch's arrival in Sydney and the launch of the book Sport and Festival in the Ancient Greek World at the Greek Consul-General's residence, Neos Kosmos (Melbourne), 4 June; co-authored an article with historian Leonard Janiszewski titled The Country Greek Cafe, Neos Kosmos (Melbourne), 7 June

Ms Robyn Beaman (MUSEC): said they have been looking at the sort of behaviour which teachers find most troublesome with their classes as a whole and also the behaviours of the most problematic kids, Life Matters, Radio National, 8 June

Dr Luciano Beheregaray (Biological Sciences): his research with Dr Luciana Moller found that male dolphins swim away from home to reduce the chance of inbreeding and competition with relatives for food and sex, Canberra Times, 3 June

Mr David Blair (Humanities): interviewed about place names and discussed central Queensland places such as Mount Hopeless and Mount Hope, ABC Central Qld, 31 May; interviewed about the naming of central Queensland towns, ABC Central Qld, 7 June; interviewed about place names and talked about Queen Mary Falls near Warwick, ABC Central Qld, 14 June

Ms Sue Butler (Macquarie Dictionary): was a guest on The Footy Show, Channel 9, 3 June; judged the ABC Athens Olympic Games limerick competition, ABC 702, 4 June; said words for the Macquarie Dictionary must be in widespread use, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 June

Miss Anita Chang (Asian Languages): is one of the adjudicators for 2004 Australian Chinese Recital Competition, Singtao Daily, 10 June

Professor David Collins (Economics): said smokers spend $60 weekly which is money that could be spent elsewhere in the economy, PM ABC National Radio, 11 May; his research showed the State's poorest families would save almost $60 a week if they could quit smoking, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 June;

Professor John Croucher (MGSM): was quoted in an article about modern techniques that are used to catch cheating university students, 21st Century China Daily, 26 May; his weekly Number Crunch column included statistics such as 'number of hairs shed each day by the average person: 50 to 100, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 June; The Age,
5 June; his column included statistics such as 'number of references to horses in the Bible: 164', Sydney Morning Herald, 12 June; The Age, 12 June

Professor Peter Curson (Health and Chiropractic): wrote a piece titled We Need To Prepare For War of Bugs, New Zealand Herald, 2 June

Professor Robert Dale (Computing): said that language technology is essentially about software whose intelligence derives from its knowledge about human language, Asset, 1 June

Dr Judith Dawes (Physics): interviewed about a new development in dentistry that uses lasers to replace drilling, ABC Radio National, 5 June

Mr Alex Erskine (Applied Finance Centre): wrote that history has shown sustained higher oil prices have invariably caused trouble, Australian Financial Review, 2 June

Dr Chris Hall (MGSM): said a bright idea is not enough to make a business succeed, and of those businesses that do get their products to market, almost all go through 90-degree turns in which business models may radically change, Sydney Morning Herald, 8 June

Dr Rob Harcourt (Graduate School of the Environment): interviewed about whaling and said humpback whales in Australia are growing in population since the Federal Government stopped the practice of whaling 20 years ago, Radio 2SER, 8 June

Dr Geoffrey Hawker (Politics): said US President George Bush's comments about Mark Latham were unprecedented and reflects the pressure Bush is under, Radio National, 10 June

Professor Alan Hayes (ACES): signed documents to mark the ties between St Paul's and Macquarie University, Penrith City Star, 1 June

Professor John Hewson (MGSM): wrote about the importance of vocational skills training, Australian Financial Review, 4 June; has called on the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader to promote on the job training, Radio 2GB, 7 June; wrote that it's hard enough to make the democratic process work in Australia, how can we expect to in the Middle East, Australian Financial Review, 11 June

Mr Leonard Janiszewski (Modern History): co-authored an article with photographer Effy Alexakis titled The Country Greek Cafe, Neos Kosmos (Melbourne), 7 June

Professor Jean Joss (Biological Sciences): wrote in a letter to Nature magazine that lungfish have been shown to be very faithful to their spawning sites so the ability to migrate to a nonexistent spawning site will do nothing to ensure recruitment to the population, Weekend Australian, 29 May

Professor Naguib Kanawati (Egyptology): has spent his working life gazing across thousands of years to find new ways to understand ancient Egypt, The Australian, 2 June

Dr Christiana Köhler (Ancient History): said it is a duty to protect this magnificent archaeological site from the urban expansion which represents a major threat to Helwan's monuments, Daily Telegraph, 14 June; Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June

Professor John Mathews (MGSM): is one of three academics providing an appraisal of the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement and who say they have examined the fine print of the agreement with mounting amazement that a deal so lopsided could be negotiated by an Australian government, Central Western Daily (Orange), 2 June; Lithgow Mercury, 3 June; co-authored an article about the Free Trade Agreement, saying that it is amazing that a deal so utterly lopsided could have been negotiated by an Australian government, Australian Financial Review, 4 June; has been awarded a Rockefeller Foundation fellowship to live at the Foundation's Villa Bellagio in Italy, Australian Financial Review, 12 June

Professor Bob Miller (Business): spent 29 years in the car industry, including 14 years at Toyota Australia and is now general manager at 2UE, Australian Financial Review, 15 June

Dr Luciana Moller (Biological Sciences): her research with Dr Luciano Beheregaray found that male dolphins swim away from home to reduce the chance of inbreeding and competition with relatives for food and sex, Canberra Times, 3 June

Professor Elizabeth More (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)): will take up the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) in July, replacing Professor Jack Bassett who retired earlier this year after 34 years, Australian Financial Review, 5 June; Campus Review, 9-15 June

Mr Maurice Newman (Chancellor): has been appointed to the Board of Queensland Investment Corp, ABC 612 Brisbane, 1 June; Courier Mail, 1 June

Dr David Pritchard (Ancient History): said that winning remains a crucial goal in the modern Olympics despite claims that participation is the main achievement, Otago Daily Times, 2 June

Professor Ron Rapee (Psychology): said there is little question that many behaviours are influenced by genetic factors, but other (environmental) inputs are also important, Bulletin with Newsweek, 8 June; said about 60 people have already completed a 12-week trial program for social phobia, teaching them breathing control and muscle relaxation techniques, Sun-Herald, 13 June

Mr Karl Van Dyke (Museum of Ancient Cultures): helped Orange High School students to empathise with citizens of the Roman Empire when he auctioned them off as slaves at a recent visit to the school, Central Western Daily (Orange), 5 June

Dr Andrew Vincent (Politics): interviewed about the weekend's violence in Saudi Arabia and said it was just as much an attempt to disrupt the Saudi monarchy as it was an attack on western interests, ABC National TV, 31 May; interviewed about the prison abuse scandal in Iraq and said more evidence of abuse is likely to be exposed in the future, Radio 6PR Perth, 2 June

Professor Kevin Wheldall (MUSEC): interviewed about a recent report that juvenile delinquents are no less literate than similar young people, ABC Radio National, 6 June

Professor Di Yerbury (Vice-Chancellor): her weekly Macquarie Biz column talked about MULTILIT and Australia marketing education as well as it markets sport, Weekly Times (Gladesville), 2 May; said Australia was still not spending enough on research and development, Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga), 29 May; said there needs to be a compromise on both sides of politics to provide the most appropriate environment for our universities to continue to grow and prosper, Courier Mail, 3 June

Issues and Events

 St Paul's Grammar is now hosting university level teaching classes run by Macquarie Christian Studies Institute, under the auspices of Macquarie University, and were officially launched recently, Penrith Press, 1 June

The highest count (of chewing gum) by 'gum fighter’ Mark Rosenbery was at Macquarie University outside the library where he counted 75 pieces of gum per square metre, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 June

The Macquarie Dictionary is one of the prizes in the Icon-Macquarie HSC Quiz, Sydney Morning Herald, 2 June

Roshani Jayawardana came to Australia from Sri Lanka to study for a degree in business administration at Macquarie University and has been named a Goldman Sachs Global Leader, Parramatta Advertiser, 2 June

Macquarie University has just signed (a work-related Masters program) with Coles, Sydney Weekly, 2 June

It is the newer universities that have colonised the new subject areas and they have specialised rather than tried to ape the older universities. Warwick—now 40 years old—kept its course offerings relatively small and its programs integrated, as has Australia's Macquarie University, also 40 years old, Australian Financial Review, 7 June

Macquarie University's Martyrdom and Noble Death seminar series continues, Australian Financial Review, 7 June

David Christian taught what he calls 'big history' at Macquarie University and is now at the University of San Diego. His latest book Maps of Time is a history of everything—from the big bang to the present, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 June

Macquarie University could be forced to pay rates on their golf driving range, tennis courts and Blueys Restaurant if Ryde City Council gets its way, Weekly Times (Gladesville), 2 June

Macquarie Graduate School of Management and Macquarie University will co-host the Ryde Business Forum After-Hours, Weekly Times (Gladesville), 2 June

New Director of Supply Chain Consulting, Ian Hodge, has a Bachelor of Economics and a Diploma of Education from Macquarie University, The Australian, 8 June

The late Eoin Wilkinson was the librarian at Macquarie University from 1971 to 1987 during a time of change in the traditions of librarianship, Sydney Morning Herald, 11 June

Macquarie University research shows that a ban on smoking could save poor families up to $60 a week, Radio 2LM, 11 June; Radio 2SM, 11 June

Students from Muswellbrook High took a three-day trip to look at five of the State's leading universities—Macquarie, Wollongong, Western Sydney, Charles Sturt and Sydney Universities, Hunter Valley News, 2 June

New head of ACP, John Alexander, has a BA Economics from Macquarie University, Australian Financial Review, 10 June; Courier Mail, 10 June

Federal Education Minister Brendan Nelson said he envisages a future where an employer will say 'You've got an economics degree with honours from Macquarie University, that's terrific ... can I also see your graduate skills test', The Australian, 10 June

Dr John Toohey did his doctoral research work in stress and performance at Macquarie University, The Age, 12 June

Time management workshops will be held at Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 June

Monash University, Melbourne Business School and Macquarie Graduate School of Management have been declared the top-tier business schools in 2003 in various rankings, Lawyers Weekly, 11 June

After new Head of PBL John Alexander obtained his journalism cadetship, he enrolled at Macquarie University to study after hours for an economics degree, Advertiser (Adelaide), 12 June; Herald Sun, 12 June

The Macquarie University study found those in poorer families would save $56 if they quit smoking, Sunday Telegraph, 13 June

The CSIRO Macquarie Technology Trends seminar series will present a seminar on Ethics in IT at Macquarie University on June 21, The Australian, 15 June

Welfare groups are pushing for a ban on smoking after Macquarie University research revealed that it could save poor families up to $60 a week, Radio 2LM, 11 June; Radio 2SM, 11 June

Kathy Vozella
Media Manager

Alumni

http://www.mq.edu.au/alumni

THE GALACTIC GRAVEYARD—THE ULTIMATE FATE OF OUR SUN

Thursday 24 June at 6.30pm
Lecture by Dr Quentin Parker, Department of Physics
Venue: Mason Theatre, E7B

Planetary nebula represent the final effervescent death throes of low mass stars like our own sun. Such dying stars, at the end of their long multi-billion year life-times, throw off their outer envelopes of tenuous gas to give some of the most beautiful forms in nature’s cosmic diaspora, before fading to oblivion. Dr Parker will outline the University’s research of these majestic objects.

No charge, but bookings essential.

All staff, alumni and supporters very welcome.

EXPLORING AUSTRALIAN HISTORY

Wednesday 7 July at 6.00pm
Lecture by Dr George Parsons, Department of Modern History
Venue: Meet at Australian History Museum, W6A (Ground floor)

An opportunity to view the University’s Australian History Museum, with a guided tour by Curator Ms Valda Rigg. This museum contains an extensive collection of 20th century items documenting our diverse cultural heritage.

The tour will be followed by Australian History—Some Unusual Stories with Dr George Parsons. Research into Australian history from colonial times to the 20th century requires investigation far beyond our own borders—stretching even to North America. Dr Parsons weaves a fascinating tale, revealing how serendipity is sometimes a researcher’s best friend.

No charge, but bookings essential.

All staff, alumni and supporters very welcome.

Sandra Harrison
Manager
Alumni Office

Scholarships

http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/HDRU/scholar.htm

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Postgraduate Research Scholarships

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is calling for applications for Doctoral (or equivalent) research scholarships for funding to commence in 2005. Scholarships will be awarded for up to three years.

Research in all aspects of breast cancer will be considered, particularly those areas of need identified in the NBCF report Breast Cancer Research in Australia: Meeting the Challenges.

Further information: The application package, conditions of award, the NBCF report and further information may be obtained from the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Website: www.nbcf.org.au
Email: jan.christensen@nbcf.org.au
Tel: (02) 9235 3444
Fax: (02) 9233 3442

Closing Date: Friday 25 June 2004.

CENTRE FOR JAPANESE ECONOMIC STUDIES
Macquarie University
Toyota Finance Research Fellowship 2004

The purpose of this fellowship is to promote research of the Japanese economy and its relationship with other economies in the world. The fellowship will consist of a one-off payment of $2,000. Applications are invited from all members of academic staff at Macquarie University. Successful applicants are expected to use the funds to assist with their research of Japanese economics.

The funds may be used to undertake travel to Japan or a similar project. It is expected that the results of the research be published in a scholarly publication with the acknowledgment of assistance provided by the Toyota Finance Research Fellowship. The successful applicant would also be expected to present a seminar on their research, which would later be published as part of the Centre for Japanese Economic Studies Research Paper series.

The applicants should submit a research proposal and a brief explanation of planned expenditure. Applicants should address the selection criteria as shown below, and frame their applications accordingly.

The applications will be assessed by a selection committee comprising the Director of the Centre, the Dean of the Division of Economic and Financial Studies and a Research Adviser to the Centre.

This fellowship was established by a donation from Toyota Finance Australia Ltd to assist academic staff of Macquarie University to increase their knowledge of the Japanese economy, and eventually, support stronger and better relations between the two countries.

 Selection Criteria

The successful applicant must:

• be a current member of the academic staff at Macquarie University;
• be researching in an area relevant to the Japanese economy or its relationship to other economies;
• provide the selection committee with a research proposal and brief explanation of proposed expenses;
• be willing to acknowledge the financial assistance of the Toyota Finance Research Fellowship in any publication resulting from the research done while on the Fellowship;
• be willing to present a seminar on their research for the Centre for Japanese Economic Studies and have the seminar published as part of the Centre’s Research Paper series within a year after being granted the fellowship.

Further Information: Dr Craig Freedman, Director, on 9850 7444.

Closing Date: 2 July 2004

THE GENERAL SIR JOHN MONASH AWARDS

The General Sir John Monash Foundation is offering up to eight awards for postgraduate study overseas at the world’s best universities, commencing in 2005.

The Awards provide a benefit of up to $150,000 over three years to assist Australian postgraduates abroad in study programs leading to the degree of PhD/DPhil or equivalent, or to a relevant professional Masters Degree. The Awards are open to all fields of studies.

In awarding scholarships, important factors considered include:

• Outstanding academic excellence
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Altruism demonstrated through community service.

 Further information: Information and application forms are available from:

Website: www.monashawards.org
Email: pgschol@mq.edu.au
Telephone: 9850 7277

Closing Date: 31 August 2004

THE MENZIES FOUNDATION
The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Scholarship (Law)

The Foundation offers to Australian postgraduate students two scholarships in Law tenable in the United Kingdom commencing October 2005.

The scholarship includes return fares and substantial emoluments which are not subject to UK income tax. It is tenable for one or two academic years.

Application forms are available from the Higher Degree Research Unit (ph 9850 7277) or on written request from:

The Menzies Foundation
Scholarships Officer
210 Clarendon Street
East Melbourne  Vic  3002

Email: menzies@vicnet.net.au
Fax: 03 9417 7049
Website: www.menziesfoundation.org.au

Closing Date: 31 August 2004

Conferences

Positions Vacant

OFFICE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Commercial Manager
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19872

The Office of Business Development manages and provides strategic advice on a broad range of commercial activities and projects undertaken by Macquarie University. These activities include commercial property development and leasing, student housing, offshore teaching initiatives and other licensing and contractual opportunities.

The appointee will be a senior member of staff and will be expected to contribute to the broad activities of the Office and the University. The appointee will be responsible for the management of the University’s commercial property portfolio, including the successful Macquarie University Research Park and other commercial tenancy arrangements; play a key role in the planning and implementation of further commercial property development particularly in establishing a sustainable funding framework for significant future campus development; balance the commercial needs of the University synergistically with the core mission of an academic institution.

Essential Selection Criteria: Relevant tertiary qualifications in business or commerce, appropriate and extensive commercial experience, together with experience in licensing and leasing matters; demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to negotiate detailed and complex commercial agreements on behalf of the University; demonstrated ability to provide strategic, timely commercial advice to senior management.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience working in a University environment and an understanding of the commercial guidelines.

Enquiries: Ms Beth Norris on (02) 9850 7441 or beth.norris@vc.mq.edu.au

An application package may be obtained prior to sending your application. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions.

Salary Range: Level 10 Band 2—$107,210 to $113,168 pa, including base salary $90,594 to $95,628 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading, Plus substantial performance based market loadings for suitably qualified and experienced applicants. Salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance are available.

Applications including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 28 June 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Macquarie University Research Fellowships 2005
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19871

The purpose of the Macquarie University Research Fellowships Scheme is to provide support at a postdoctoral level to individuals who are normally at the beginning of their research career. Under special circumstances, applications may be considered from researchers seeking to re-establish a research career following a career interruption.

Applicants must:

• have an outstanding academic record in an area of research consistent with the University’s research profile http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/Research_Manual/;
• hold a PhD degree at the time of commencement of the Fellowship position; and
• identify a staff member at Macquarie University who has agreed to take responsibility for the research project in terms of administrative and infrastructure support.

Up to six full-time positions are available from 1 January 2005 for a fixed-term of three years, and may be subject to probationary conditions.

Guidelines, application form and referee’s report form may be obtained at: http://www.ro.mq.edu.au/fund/internal/murf/  or by contacting Colm Halbert at the Macquarie University Research Office at: chalbert@vc.mq.edu.au

 Salary Range: Level A (Associate Lecturer)—up to $65, 084 pa, including base salary $40,662 to $54,997 pa, up to 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading; an appointee with a PhD will be appointed to a minimum of Point 6 on the salary scale, currently $51,271 pa.

Applicants may also apply for up to $50,000 to assist with research costs associated with the proposed Fellowship project over three years.

Applications must reach the Research Office, Building E11A, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia by 30 June 2004. Applications must also be submitted electronically to: chalbert@vc.mq.edu.au

Australian Centre for Astrobiology
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 19852++

The Australian Centre for Astrobiology is one of only two Associate Members of the NASA Astrobiology Institute. It undertakes research on the origin and evolution of life on Earth, and the distribution of life beyond Earth. It is strongly interdisciplinary, covering the fields of microbiology, geology, planetary science, astronomy, physics and philosophy.

Two positions are available at levels up to and including Associate Professor (Level D), and involve teaching at all levels, research and research supervision. The two positions are for:

• a cosmologist with a strong interest in biology, and
• an organic geochemist with experience in working with very ancient materials, or a geologist with extensive field experience in Archaean terrains.

The level of appointment will depend on qualifications and experience. Applicants should indicate the level at which they are applying, or whether they wish to be considered at several levels. An Associate Professor is expected to play a significant role in academic leadership and strategic growth.

Successful university teaching experience, appropriate to the level of appointment and career opportunities, will be taken into account. Ability and interest to contribute to the teaching program in either cosmology or palaeontology is a requirement. Applicants should describe their teaching interests and experience.

Essential Selection Criteria for Lecturer: A research higher degree in a relevant area; demonstrated capacity and preparedness to engage in research/publication; ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable Selection Criteria for Lecturer: A doctoral degree in a relevant area or equivalent academic experience and standing; demonstrated excellence in research; successful supervision of research students; evidence of attracting research grants and industry support.

Essential Selection Criteria for Senior Lecturer: Relevant doctoral degree or equivalent academic experience/ accreditation and standing; proved record of ongoing research and publication; record of successful supervision of postgraduate research students; ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable Selection Criteria for Senior Lecturer: Evidence of attracting research grants and industry support.

Essential Selection Criteria for Associate Professor: Relevant doctoral degree or substantial equivalent academic experience; substantial record in research and a substantial publication record; record of successful supervision of postgraduate research students; ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable Selection Criteria for Associate Professor: Evidence of attracting research grants and industry support; demonstrated ability to take a leadership role.

General Information for Astrobiology Positions

 Enquiries: Professor Malcolm Walter on (02) 9850 8354 or email: mwalter@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

These positions are available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions.

Salary Range: Level B (Lecturer)—$68,480 to $81,202 pa, including base salary $57,866 to $68,617 pa.
Level C (Senior Lecturer)—$83,748 to $96,473 pa, including base salary $70,768 to $81,521 pa.
Level D (Associate Professor)—$100,713 to $110,892 pa, including base salary $85,104 to $93,705 pa.

Salary includes 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by
9 July 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

MACQUARIE E-LEARNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
(MELCOE)

 The MAMS project is a $4m plus DEST-funded research project run by the Macquarie E-Learning Centre of Excellence (MELCOE), in association with a wide range of Australian and international universities and commercial vendors. The project will conduct leading-edge R&D for the integration of multiple solutions to managing authentication, authorisation and identities, together with common services for digital rights, search services and metadata management. The project provides an essential ‘middleware’ component to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Australia’s higher education research infrastructure. It will develop a new conceptual architecture which is capable of supporting multiple, independent models of distributed/federated access and identity management within a unified overarching framework (a "meta access management system" or "MAMS"), which is implemented locally within organisations, but with the potential for inter-institutional communication.

Project Manager
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19755

The appointee will be responsible for project management of the MAMS project, reporting to the overall Program Manager; the main focus of this role is co-ordination and management of the internal team of six Research Co-ordinators/Programmers and external core partners.

Essential Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications or extensive relevant experience; proved expertise in the management of significant human and material resources; demonstrated ability to manage complex and diverse requirements; demonstrated experience in formal project management methodologies (the project will use Prince2); knowledge and understanding of accounting practices; excellent level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; experience in management of a formalised Software Development Life Cycle.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in IT, business or commerce; experience in XML specifications/standards; knowledge and experience in the authentication, identity and/or IT Security field; understanding of the role of the Centre and its obligations to the University.

Salary Range: Level 9—Package up to a maximum of $101,790 pa, including base salary $67,236 to $71,012 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance are available.

Requirements Analyst
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19756

The appointee will be responsible for gathering requirements and analysing business processes for the MAMS project, reporting to the Project Manager.

Essential Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in computer science /information technology/MBA and/or extensive relevant industry experience; demonstrated experience (3 years plus) in extracting, writing and modelling use cases, business processes and software requirements, developing standards; experience in Object Oriented programming; excellent level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Postgraduate qualifications in computer science /information technology; experience in any of the following: Single-Sign-On solutions, authorisation and authentication, directories (eg LDAP, X.500), SAML, structured search protocols, metadata management, digital rights management, IT Security, network protocols (eg SOAP, TCP/IP, HTTPS), web portals, grid computing and/or trust networks; demonstrated ability to work on complex and diverse projects and their requirements.

Salary Range: Level 8—Package up to a maximum of $88,855 pa, including base salary $57,724 to $64,229 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance are available.

OO Programmer
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19876

 The appointee will be responsible for programming and/or research activities for the MAMS project, reporting to the Project Manager.

Essential Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in computer science /information technology and/or extensive relevant industry experience; demonstrated experience (3 years plus) in IT Security, network protocols (SOAP, TCP/IP, HTTPS) web portals; demonstrated experience (3 years plus) in Object Oriented programming; experience with implementation and integration of both Open Source Software and non-OSS vendor products, preferably under Linux; excellent level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

 Desirable Selection Criteria: Postgraduate qualifications in computer science /information technology; experience in any of the following: Single-Sign-On solutions, authorization and authentication, directories (eg LDAP, X.500), SAML, structured search protocols, metadata management, digital rights management, grid computing and/or trust networks; demonstrated ability to work on complex and diverse projects and their requirements.

Salary Range: Level 8—Package up to a maximum of $88,855 pa, including base salary $57,724 to $64,229 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance are available.

Research Fellow (Level B/C)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19757

The appointee will be responsible for research activities and/or programming for the MAMS project, reporting to the Project Manager.

Essential Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in computer science /information technology and/or extensive relevant industry experience; demonstrated experience (3 years plus) in Single-Sign-On, authorisation and authentication; experience in Object Oriented programming; excellent level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Postgraduate qualifications in computer science /information technology; experience in any of the following: directories (eg LDAP, X.500), SAML, structured search protocols, metadata management, digital rights management, IT Security, network protocols (eg SOAP, TCP/IP, HTTPS), web portals, grid computing and/or trust networks; demonstrated ability to work on complex and diverse projects and their requirements.

Salary Range: Level B—$68,480 to $81,202 pa, including base salary $57,866 to $68,617 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Level C—$83,748 to $96,473 pa, including base salary $70,768 to $81,521 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Plus substantial performance based market loadings for suitably qualified and experienced applicants. Salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance are available.

Research Fellow (Level B/C)
(Full-time (fixed-term))
Ref. 19877

 The appointee will be responsible for research activities and/or programming for the MAMS project, reporting to the Project Manager.

Essential Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in computer science/information technology and/or extensive relevant industry experience; demonstrated experience (3 years plus) in directories (eg LDAP, X.500) and working with XML specification and standards; experience in Object Oriented programming; excellent level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Postgraduate qualifications in computer science /information technology; experience in any of the following: Single-Sign-On solutions, authorisation and authentication, SAML, structured search protocols, metadata management, digital rights management, IT Security, network protocols (eg SOAP, TCP/IP, HTTPS), web portals, grid computing and/or trust networks; demonstrated ability to work on complex and diverse projects and their requirements.

Salary Range: Level B—$68,480 to $81,202 pa, including base salary $57,866 to $68,617 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Level C—$83,748 to $96,473 pa, including base salary $70,768 to $81,521 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading. Plus substantial performance based market loadings for suitably qualified and experienced applicants. Salary sacrificing opportunities and relocation assistance are available.

General Information for MELCOE Positions only

Enquiries: Dr Erik Vullings on (02) 9850 6537 or erik.vullings@melcoe.mq.edu.au

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application, and separate applications are required for each position.

Application package and further project information can be found at: http://www.melcoe.mq.edu.au/positions.htm

These positions are available on a full-time (fixed-term) basis to 31 December 2006 with the possibility of further appointment subject to funding and performance.  Probationary conditions may apply.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 9 July 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

DIVISION OF LINGUISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGY
Department of Psychology
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Neuroscience)
(Full-time (continuing))
(Re-advertised)
Ref. 19807

The Department of Psychology at Macquarie University wishes to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience, broadly defined as investigating the neurobiological bases of human behaviour through human and/or animal research.

The appointee will be expected to carry out independent research, teach in biopsychology and related areas, and supervise research students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Department facilities support work with small animals, ERPs, eye movements, and general psychophysiology studies. We have strong links to the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science, the Departments of Biology and Chemistry, and research centres in major teaching hospitals.

 Essential Selection Criteria for Lecturer: PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience-related discipline; significant record of research achievement relative to opportunity; demonstrated capacity to attract external research funding; demonstrated capacity for high quality tertiary-level teaching.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Research interests complementary to existing staff; ability to take advantage of existing laboratory infrastructure; experience in research supervision; an interest in innovative teaching approaches.

Additional Essential Selection Criteria for Senior Lecturer: Demonstrated capacity for high quality research supervision.

Enquiries: Associate Professor Judy Ungerer, Head of Department on (02) 9850 8045/ 8030 or judy.ungerer@mq.edu.au

Further information about the Department can be found at: http://www.psy.mq.edu.au

Staff research interests are listed at http://www.psy.mq.edu.au/research.htm

Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.  The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis and may be subject to probationary conditions.

 Salary Range: Level B (Lecturer)—$68,480 to $81,202 pa, including base salary $57,866 to $68,617 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.
Level C (Senior Lecturer)—$83,748 to $96,473 pa, including base salary $70,768 to $81,521 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applications, including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or e-mail, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by 30 July 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.  Previous applicants need not re-apply as their applications will be carried forward. 

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
Department of Chemistry
Lecturer in Chemistry
(Full-time (continuing))
Ref. 4784

The appointee will be expected to develop their own externally funded research program in Biophysical and/or Computational Chemistry. Potential for innovative collaboration with existing strengths at Macquarie University would be well regarded. An ideal appointee would have a strong track record in Physical Chemistry and an ability to teach effectively in all areas of Physical Chemistry. The appointee will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate units, supervise and teach postgraduate students, conduct research, and contribute to the administration, organisation and promotion of the Department of Chemistry.

Essential Selection Criteria: A doctoral degree (or equivalent) in physical chemistry or a closely related discipline with post-doctoral experience; demonstrated research record in any area of physical chemistry but an emphasis on biophysical chemistry will be well regarded; research interests and experience complementary to those of current academic staff, biochemistry, proteomics or bioinformatics; a commitment to high-quality teaching; and an ability to contribute to the Department’s teaching program at all levels in physical chemistry, with emphasis on curriculum development in biophysical chemistry.

Desirable Selection Criteria: Experience in the teaching of university-level Physical Chemistry; demonstrated ability to communicate and interact productively with students, staff and the community; demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students; interests in innovative teaching approaches.

Enquiries and Application Package: Associate Professor Peter Karuso, Head of Department on (02) 9850 8275. An application package must be obtained prior to sending your application and is available from Ms Maria Hyland on (02) 9850 8275 or chemistry@mq.edu.au or from the Department’s website at: http://www.chem.mq.edu.au/new_position

The position is available on a full-time (continuing) basis from January 2005 and may be subject to probationary conditions. Selection criteria must be addressed in the application.

Salary range: Level B (Lecturer)—$68,480 to $81,202 pa, including base salary $57,866 to $68,617 pa, 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading.

Applicants must also include in their applications a list of publications, a statement of teaching philosophy and research outlines.

Applications including full curriculum vitae, quoting the reference number, visa status, and the names and addresses (including postal and/or email, telephone and fax numbers) of three referees, should be forwarded to the Recruitment Manager, Workplace Relations and Services, Macquarie University, NSW 2109 by
1 August, 2004. Applications will not be acknowledged unless specifically requested.

Equal Employment Opportunity
is a University Policy.

www.jobs.mq.edu.au

Classifieds

Diary

June

Sunday 20 June

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert, TOPS Orchestra, Concerto with Daniel Herscovitch, Pianist. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. No booking required, seating first come first served.

MOVIES @ MACQUARIE will be screening episodes of the hit BBC television series Red Dwarf—Series 2 at 7.00pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Watch the episodes then participate in a question and answer forum hosted by Associate Professor Dominic Verity and Dr Quentin Parker from the Division of Information and Communication Sciences. Entry is free.

Tuesday 22 June

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FRIENDS The Friends meet with Dr Joan Webb to listen to her talk about George Caley, colonial naturalist (1779-1829). Have the Historians Got it Wrong? Venue: Mollie Thomson Room, Library Level 5. Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm. All welcome.

Wednesday 23 June

ART EXHIBITION BY TWO UKRAINIAN PAINTERS Exhibition of paintings and sculpture of Iryna Prudnyk and Marika Schmidhofer, from 26 June to 17 July at ground floor level of Macquarie University Library. Official opening on Saturday, 26 June, 2.00pm, with refreshments later in Mollie Thomson Room. Enquiries to Dr Halyna Koscharsky x7034.

EEO PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE FRO SUPERVISORS 9.30am–1.00pm in the Workplace Relations Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Facilitator: Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager EEO Enquiries: Lyn Nasir, x7389, lyn.nasir@mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Thursday 24 June

ANCIENT HISTORY Society for the Study of Early Christianity. Free lunch-hour talk by Dr Bill Leadbetter, (Edith Cowan University), on Why did the Romans Persecute the Christians? W5A T2, 1.00pm–2.00pm. Enquiries: Pat Geidans x7512, Anne Irish x8833, Alanna Nobbs x8844.

Saturday 26 June

CENTRE FOR EGYPTOLOGY 25 TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club Function Centre 6.30 for 7.00pm. Guest speakers: Emeritus Professor Edwin Judge and Professor Naguib Kanawati. Charge: $45/$55. Enquiries: (02) 9850 8848.

Sunday 27 June

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert, Ku-ring-gai Male Choir in concert. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. No booking required, seating first come first served.

Friday 25 to Sunday 27 June

MAHA ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE The Bold and the Beautiful in Ancient Times. Merroo Conference Centre, Kurrajong.

July

Thursday 1 July

 EEO PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 9.30am–1.00pm in the Workplace Relations Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Facilitator: Mary-Jane Gleeson, Manager EEO Enquiries: Lyn Nasir, x7389, lyn.nasir@vc.mq.edu.au To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Friday 2 July

 ISSUES IN RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION – FOR EXPERIENCED MEMBERS OF MU SELECTION/PROMOTION/PROBATION COMMITTEES 9.30am–5.00pm in the Workplace Relations Training Room, Mezzanine Level, C4B Facilitator: Amanda Phillips Enquiries: Brenda Turnbull, x9799, Brenda.turnbull@mq.edu.au Lunch will be provided.To book call CPD on x9721 or email cpd@mq.edu.au

Saturday 3 July

 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SINGERS The concert will feature the choir, professional soloists and a 28 piece orchestra performing Mozart's Requiem Mass, Durufle's Quatre Motets, and Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite 3. 8.00pm in the Macquarie Theatre. Tickets $30 for adults, $20 for concession holder and $15 for students available at the door or call 9850 7818 to book in advance.

Sunday 11 July

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert, Bourbaki Ensemble in concert. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. No booking required, seating first come, first served.

Friday 16 July

KEY CENTRE FOR BIODIVERSITY AND BIORESOURCES 2004 SEMINAR SERIES Tish Silberbauer, (Key Centre for Biodiversity and Bioresources) Ecosystem Services in the Gwydir Valley—Beyond the Buzzwords. 1.00pm–2.00pm Building E8A Room 290 (Biological Sciences).

Sunday 18 July

MUSIC ON WINTER SUNDAYS Free concert, City of Sydney Wind Ensemble in concert. Macquarie Theatre at 2.30pm. No booking required, seating first come, first served.

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