Call for nominations: Wild Horse Scientific Advisory Panel for Kosciuszko National Park, Closes 21 Dec 2018

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Applications close: Close of business Friday, 21 December 2018.

Advertiser: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Location: NSW

Applications are now open for membership of the Wild Horse Scientific Advisory Panel.

The Panel will provide rigorous scientific and technical advice to the Office of Environment and Heritage to inform preparation of a draft wild horse heritage management plan for Kosciuszko National Park to be prepared under the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018.

Nominations are invited from persons with expertise and skills in one or more of the following areas:

  • cultural heritage assessment and management
  • animal welfare and veterinary science
  • animal population survey, modelling and statistical analysis
  • horse ecology (including demography, reproduction and behaviour) and/or horse population control techniques
  • vertebrate pest species management, including assessment of impacts to natural and cultural values
  • biology and ecology of the flora and fauna of the Australian Alps / Kosciuszko National Park and associated alpine, sub alpine and montane ecosystems
  • soil erosion and soil processes.

The size of the Panel will be determined based on the range of expertise received in nominations. If additional scientific expertise is required, further appointments may be made.

Panel appointments will initially be for 12 months.

How to apply:

Applications close: Close of business Friday, 21 December 2018.

For more information, or to apply, click ‘here to go to website

Board Chair Position – Biosciences Research Centre, La Trobe University, Vic Australia (apply via Women On Boards)

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Closing Date: 23/Feb/2018 

ID: 8525, Biosciences Research Centre,  VIC, Australia

Organisation: Biosciences Research Centre
Organisation Type: Private Company
Coverage: VIC
Position Title: Board Chair
Duration of Appointment: More than 3 years
Remuneration: Director fees
Industry / SectorScientific / Technical / Environmental Services
Skill Sought: Financial Oversight, Governance, Law, Government, Science & Technology,
Closing Date: 23/Feb/2018

Position Description

INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON
BIOSCIENCES RESEARCH CENTRE JOINT VENTURE

The Biosciences Research Centre (BRC), known as AgriBio, is a world-class centre for agricultural biosciences research. Established in 2008 as the result of a Joint Venture between the State of Victoria and La Trobe University, AgriBio is a $230 million Public Private Partnership (PPP) project, located on site at La Trobe University, which aims to deliver internationally recognised research and development outcomes for the benefit of Victoria. The Joint Venture aims to ensure the Project Agreement with the private sector consortium, Plenary Research Pty Ltd, which designed, constructed, commissioned and now operates and maintains AgriBio, is properly managed through to contract completion in August 2036.
The Joint Venture Board comprises an independent Chairperson and three members from the State and three members from La Trobe University. We are seeking expressions of interest from those who may have an interest in and are suitably qualified for the position of Chairperson. The independent Chairperson is appointed by the Minister for Agriculture and the La Trobe University Council upon the nomination of the Secretary of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources and the Vice-Chancellor, La Trobe University.

In general terms, the independent Chairperson will provide independent and impartial leadership to the Joint Venture and guide Board members to deliver superior scientific and commercial outcomes for AgriBio that help the facility to achieve participant research goals. In particular, the Chairperson will be responsible for managing the Joint Venture relationship between the State and La Trobe University for AgriBio, setting long term strategies and policies to clarify the strategic and operational directions for the facility and contributing to the development and implementation of the complex long-term contractual framework in order to optimise the benefits to the Joint Venture of the PPP contractual arrangements during the operational term of the Project Agreement.

To be successful in this role, candidates must have demonstrated experience or capacity as a Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson with governance skills, extensive and diverse scientific and/or commercial experience knowledge and expertise in PPP contract management. Other criteria include the ability to work collaboratively with government and the University and to respond to Ministerial and University requests. A knowledge and understanding of scientific endeavour on a large scale or experience with government or universities would be advantageous, as would a background in science, finance and investment, accounting, business development and/or law.

About The Organisation

The Biosciences Research Centre (BRC), known as AgriBio, is a world-class centre for agricultural biosciences research. Established in 2008 as the result of a Joint Venture between the State of Victoria and La Trobe University, AgriBio is a $230 million Public Private Partnership (PPP) project, located on site at La Trobe University, which aims to deliver internationally recognised research and development outcomes for the benefit of Victoria. The Joint Venture aims to ensure the Project Agreement with the private sector consortium, Plenary Research Pty Ltd, which designed, constructed, commissioned and now operates and maintains AgriBio, is properly managed through to contract completion in August 2036.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated experience as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson
Extensive and diverse scientific and/or commercial experience, Knowledge and expertise in PPP contract management

 

How To Apply – Note you may need to create a WOB Profile…

Source: Women On Boards – Board Positions 

BVA news – BVA President: could it be you?

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BVA officers ensure the Association fulfills its mission to represent, support and champion the whole UK veterinary profession

Nominations for the President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2019/20 are now open and will run until 15 January 2018, with all veterinary surgeons invited to self-nominate or nominate a fellow BVA member with their consent.

The BVA officer team consists of BVA President, Senior Vice President (SVP) and Junior Vice President (JVP). BVA Officers collectively, and working closely with the Chief Executive and his team, provide leadership to BVA to help ensure the Association fulfils its mission to be the leading body representing, supporting and championing BVA members and the whole UK veterinary profession.

This year, to ensure that BVA officers cover as broad a range of veterinary expertise as possible, BVA would particularly welcome applications for the next JVP (2018/2019), becoming BVA President in 2019/20, from BVA members:

  • in or very recently in clinical practice
  • with a background in animal welfare science, ethics and law
  • with a thorough understanding/awareness of the current veterinary landscape
  • with an understanding of workforce issues, including retention and recruitment, and the professional needs and expectations of recent graduates
  • Nominations for the next JVP are confidential and will be assessed by the BVA Electoral College, which assesses nominations and formally selects members for election to BVA officer status.

Each officer role (JVP, President, SVP) is for one-year term from BVA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September to the AGM the following September. Candidates for JVP and President must be elected by the membership at the AGM to serve the coming year. The total commitment is therefore three years as a BVA officer, plus a further three years serving as a past president on BVA Council (four meetings per year).

BVA President John Fishwick said: “As a BVA officer, it is a huge honour to represent the UK’s veterinary profession however it is not simply an ‘honorary role’, particularly during this time of professional, social and political upheaval when BVA is supporting and championing the vital role vets play more than ever before.

“I have been a BVA officer for 15 months now and it is a privilege to be so involved in a profession that is pivotal to animal health and welfare, and public health too.

“Part of the role is representing the views of our profession clearly and concisely to policymakers, politicians and the media and, although this may seem daunting, you have the full support of the BVA team and are given invaluable training.

“I would encourage anyone with a passion to promote the value of the veterinary profession, and who is seeking a fulfilling role, to apply to help ensure BVA continues to be a strong voice for our profession.”

BVA members who are interested in applying for, or nominating a fellow BVA member with their consent to become part of the BVA officer team, can find out more on our BVA officer elections page. The closing date for nominations is 9am on 15 January 2018.

14 December 2017

Source: BVA news – BVA President: could it be you?

Australian Laureate Fellowships commencing in 2018 – Australian Research Council (ARC)

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Closing 9-Nov-2017 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time)

Description:

The Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme reflects the Commonwealth’s commitment to support excellence in research by attracting world-class researchers and research leaders to key positions, and creating new rewards and incentives for the application of their talents in Australia.

Open to applications from outstanding researchers of international repute, the Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme encourages proposals involving Australian or international researchers by providing eligible Australian Laureate Fellows with project funding in addition to a salary supplement and salary-related (on-cost) support.

The objectives of the Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme are to:

  • attract and retain outstanding researchers and research leaders of international reputation
  • support ground-breaking, internationally competitive research
  • provide an excellent research training environment and exemplary mentorship to nurture early-career researchers
  • forge strong links among researchers, the international research community and/or industry
  • expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability
  • enhance the scale and focus of research in the Science and Research Priorities.

Up to 17 five-year Australian Laureate Fellowships may be awarded each year, providing a salary supplement, in addition to a Level E professorial salary provided by the Administering Organisation; funding for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associates (five years) and two Postgraduate Researchers (four years); and up to $300,000 per annum project funding.

Eligibility:

Administering Organisations may participate in Australian Laureate Fellowships.

Eligibility Criteria for Participants

In any year, a person may be nominated on only one Australian Laureate Fellowship Proposal.

A Proposal may be submitted for an Australian Laureate Fellowship on behalf of an Australian or international researcher. An Australian Laureate Fellowship Candidate may hold a continuing or non-continuing appointment in Australia or overseas at the time the Proposal is submitted.

A Proposal must request at least a minimum of two PDRAs and two PGRs.

Grant Activity Timeframe:

A Project may be applied for and awarded funding for up to $300,000 per annum, which may include a request for funding for additional postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students. The Project funding duration is formally five years on a full-time basis.

Instructions for Lodgement:

The Proposal must be submitted as a mature research plan presenting the proposed Project ready for implementation and must contain all the information necessary for its assessment without the need for further written or oral explanation, or reference to additional documentation, unless requested by the ARC.

Applicants should note the eligibility criteria for access to other funding schemes, as expressed in the Funding Rules for those schemes. The ARC reserves the right to change these criteria in future funding rounds. Funding Rules for all ARC schemes may be found on the ARC website.

Administering Organisations must submit Proposals through RMS (rms.arc.gov.au) unless otherwise advised by the ARC.

All Proposals must meet the format and content requirements, including certification, as set out in the RMS online form and the relevant scheme Instructions to Applicants.

Australian Laureate Fellowships commencing in 2018 – Current Grant Opportunity View – GO546

Contact Details:

E: ARC-NCGP@arc.gov.au

W: http://www.arc.gov.au/

Agency:

Australian Research Council (ARC)

Close Date & Time:

9-Nov-2017 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time)
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Internal Reference ID:

FL18

Primary Category:

381001 – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research

Secondary Category:

381002 – Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Research

Publish Date:

29-Sep-2017

Location:

ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS

Selection Process:

Targeted or Restricted Competitive

Source: GrantConnect: Current Grant Opportunity View – GO546