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EOI - GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME
The Cities Research Institute invites expressions of interest from persons seeking to apply to the Griffith University Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (GUPF) via the Institute. The scheme opens on 1st May 2019 and we are seeking a highly motivated candidate.
This year we are accepting expressions of interest from individuals seeking to pursue a research program in the field of urban transport geography and spatial analysis, to help further the ambitions of the Institute's high-performing transport research group.
Applicants should be early career researchers who preferably obtained their doctorate no earlier than 2017.
Applicants must have the following:
- excellent command of geospatial analysis and transportation datasets;
- understandings of key debates and issues in transport policy and planning;
- a strong publication track record;
- demonstrated evidence of industry engagement (government and private sector);
- proven ability to secure research income;
- international collaborations;
- an emerging profile of HDR student recruitment and supervision; and,
- be strong candidates for externally-funded research grants in the near future, such as the Advance Queensland Research Fellowships and the ARC Discovery - Early Career Research Awards.
Experience and engagement with Queensland industry partners (including key transport agencies and Queensland-owned firms) and Queensland transport datasets, is highly desirable.
Expressions of interest should be sent to Diane McDonald by 5pm, 18th April 2019. The selected candidate will be notified by 1st May 2019 when the scheme opens and given support to prepare a high-quality application.
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2019
| Dr Tony Matthews talks on Ockhams' Razor, ABC Radio National, as part of the World Science Festival Brisbane 2019. Have a listen to 'Why aren't we living in sustainable cities?' |
| Dr Johanna Nalau and Maggie Muurmans were recently recognised during the 2019 International Womens Day celebrations for their remarkable work in climate change and nature conservation. Read We are Gold Coast article March 2019 |
2018
| Natural Connectors: Biophilic design takes room - Cheryl Desha et al discuss the importance of biophilic design in all aspects of our lives. Read the article in Modern Green Homes Sanctuary issue. December 2018 |
| Turning food waste into garden treasure - Update on the food into waste project Associate Professor Cheryl Desha along with lead researcher Savindi Caldera commenced with Rocky Point. Read the Citysmart article here December 2018 |
| Professor Paul Burton discusses the effects of a growing population and the need for expansion of public transport on the Gold Coast. Read ABC article here November 2018 |
| It's Official: Noise pollution is bad for our health - Emeritus Professor Lex Brown discuss the issue on ABC radio October 2018 |
| National Recognition for Griffith and CRI Researchers - The Australian newspaper's Research Supplement has recognised a number of Griffith University researchers including CRI's Zhonghua Gou and Amir Etemad Shahidi as leading experts in their fields. Read more here - 27 September 2018 |
| Engineers Australia has picked up lead researcher and CRI PhD candidate, Emad Kavehei's research titled 'Is life cycle assessment sufficient to investigate the carbon footprint of vegetated stormwater infrastructure?' Read more - 5 September 2018 |
Spills and city deals: what Turnbull's urban policy has achieved, and where to from here - Professor Paul Burton comments on City Deals, how the concept worked and where is it heading. Read The Conversation article here - 27 August 2018 |
DFAT funding success - Dr Cara Beal, a CRI Senior Research Fellow, is the Principal Investigator of a $1.2M collaborative project awarded by DFAT through the Water for Women Fund. Dr Beal explained "The Water for Women Fund is an initiative of the Australian Govt through DFAT and aims to improve the health, gender equality and well-being of Asian and Pacific communities through inclusive, sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs. More details here - August 2018 |
| Vale Patrick Troy AO - Professor Paul Burton pay tribute to Pat Troy. Read here - July 2018 |
2018 QLD Budget: Cities stand to benefit - Professor Paul Burton discusses what's in store for QLD and its cities - Read article here - June 2018 |
PIA National Award winners - Dr Tony Matthews, with Professor Jason Byrne, took out the coveted Cutting Edge Research and Teaching Award at the Planning Institute of Australia’s (PIA) National Awards for Planning Excellence on May 9. The award is the second for the urban Squeeze podcast series. Read here |
Loneliness in cities - Dr Tony Matthews and Cities PhD student, Joanne Dolley, write about 'third places', what they are and how they may be able to help overcome the rising problem of loneliness in the city, something that is commonplace worldwide. See what they have to say in their article in The Conversation - March 2018 |
2017
Planning experts take home major award - Dr Tony Matthews and Prof Jason Byrne (UTAS) have taken out two awards at the Planning Institute Australia (PIA) Awards - Queensland. The pair’s ABC program, The Urban Squeeze, was named overall winner for Planning Excellence at the PIA awards evening while also claiming the ‘Cutting Edge Excellence – Research and Teaching’ category. - 8 November 2017 |
Property values spike around Gold Coast Light Rail - Cities Research Institute's Associate Professor Matthew Burke led a team of researchers including Cities member Dr Barbara Yen for a 'Funding on the Line’ Australian Research Council – Linkage Project. Read the team's findings in The Conversation and Griffith News. - 30 May 2017 |
Murals help revive a declining Irish city - Dr Tony Matthews research looks at the effects of how painting outdoor murals reversed decades of stagnation for inner-city Shandon, Ireland. Read here on The Conversation - 13 April 2017 |