School of Political Science, Criminology & Sociology POSTGRADUATE BULLETIN 19 JANUARY 2004 1. Research assistant wanted: Media and Communications 2. Research fellows wanted: Indigenous health and wellbeing 3. Book Reviews for Melbourne Journal of Politics 4. Global Political Theory Reading Group 2004 5. Beaurepaire Pool has re-opened Issues of this bulletin are archived on the web at: http://www.politics.unimelb.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/bulletin.html *********************************************** 1. Research assistant wanted: Media and Communications Dr Sally Young in the Media and Communications Program at The University of Melbourne is seeking a Research Assistant Grade 1 for approx. 2 days work per week for 12 weeks. 1. Position Summary The major tasks are: 1. Literature filing 2. Locating and copying newspaper articles using microfilm 3. Arranging interviews with interview subjects 4. Locating and arranging for copies of audio-video material from Screensound, the ABC and Channel Nine. 2. Selection Criteria - completed undergraduate degree (BA or other appropriate degree) - experience in using microfilm - good computer skills including Endnote, Lexis-Nexis, Buddy Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae by the closing date. Please include the names, phone, facsimile numbers and email addresses of two referees in your application. Employment Type: This is a casual position. Contact: Dr Sally Young, tel. (03) 8344 3348, fax (03) 8344 5494, email s.young@unimelb.edu.au Closing Date: 30 January 2004 Please send applications to: Dr Sally Young: s.young@unimelb.edu.au, or via The University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010; fax (03) 8344 5494 by the closing date. *********************************************** 2. Research fellows wanted: Indigenous health and wellbeing Opportunities for post-graduate research students are available in this program. The Menzies School of Health Research (Darwin) and the University of Melbourne were recently awarded a 5-year Population Health Capacity Building Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council. The aim of the program is to build capacity in policy-relevant quantitative social analysis and research relating to Indigenous health and wellbeing. We are now seeking talented and committed Research Fellows (Academic Level A/B) with skills and interest in one of several specific content areas, including: 1. analysis of the policy structures and processes which significantly impact on indigenous health, and 2. theorising and measuring networks and partnerships in indigenous health. The position related to these areas will be located at the University of Melbourne with Dr Jenny Lewis (email: jmlewis@unimelb.edu.au) in the School of Population Health and the School of Political Science, Criminology & Sociology. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and make a difference at the same time. Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply. Position Descriptions and Selection Criteria may be obtained on-line at: http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/jobs/ or http://www.menzies.edu.au/ Closing date: 2 February 2004. Applicants must address the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae by the closing date. *********************************************** 3. Book Reviews for Melbourne Journal of Politics MJP has obtained a number of recently published books that need to be reviewed for the next edition of the journal. In exchange for a 1000 word book review, you get to keep the book; and one of them is apparently worth $192.50! (There are no prizes for guessing which one). If you are interested in any of the following, please contact mjp-politics@unimelb.edu.au for further information. 1. The Progressive Manifesto: New Ideas for the Centre-Left, edited by Anthony Giddens 2. Republicanism in the Modern World, John W. Maynor 3. Australian Republicanism: A Reader, edited by Mark McKenna and Wayne Hudson 4. What's Wrong with the Liberal Party?, Greg Barns 5. The Ethical State?: Social Liberalism in Australia, Marian Sawer 6. From White Australia to Woomera: The Story of Australian Immigration, James Jupp *********************************************** 4. Global Political Theory Reading Group 2004 The GPTRG is a fortnightly gathering of pol. sci. postgrads with an interest in global politics, contemporary international relations and political economy, and political theory in general. Each meeting a reading is recommended to the group by a member, who briefly outlines the paper (possibly connecting to previous readings or their current research) before it is discussed in an informal and encouraging peer environment. All pol. sci. postgrads are welcome - next meeting 4:30pm Fri 13 Feb in the Postgrad Room, 4th Floor East Tower John Medley. The reading will be: Michael N. Barnett and Martha Finnemore The Politics, Power, and Pathologies of International Organizations. International Organization Autumn 1999 v53 no 4 p698 Available electronically through Ingenta: http://buffy.lib.unimelb.edu.au:2478/vl=6670881/cl=12/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mitpress/00208183/v53n4/s3/p699 If you're even a little curious please do not hestitate to get in touch with the GPTRG contact person, Jarrod Lenne [jlenne@unimelb.edu.au]. *********************************************** 5. Beaurepaire Pool has re-opened After a $5.3m refurbishment, Melbourne University Sport's 25m heated indoor Beaurepaire Swimming Pool and Strength & Fitness Gym has re-opened. For further information visit: www.sports.unimelb.edu.au