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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Dear Colleagues, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Applications are invited for a research fellow position at the SPACE Research Centre, RMIT University:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and talented researcher with a PhD degree </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">in </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">GNSS POD, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">geodesy</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold" lang=EN-US>,</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun" lang=EN-US> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun">astrodynamics and/or aerospace engineering. </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun"></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The appointee will work primarily on </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">space tracking and space situation awareness, </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">real-time orbit determination (OD), atmospheric mass density modelling, </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">space conjunction analysis, satellite laser ranging (SLR) and precise point positioning (PPP) etc. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The successful applicant is expected <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<LI style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">To contribute to existing research projects (in particular the multi-million dollars prestigious Australian Space Research Program project awarded to a consortium led by SPACE);<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">To actively assist in developing new projects to meet stakeholder expectations; <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">To provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff and HDR students, <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">To communicate effectively with potential collaborators and stakeholders, <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">To lead, undertake and participate in the day-to-day operations of the research work; and<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">To produce high quality and high impact research outputs.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></UL>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Detailed information about the SPACE Research Centre and its major recent research activities </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">can be found at <A href="http://www.rmit.edu.au/SPACE" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.rmit.edu.au/SPACE</FONT></A>. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The position information and detailed application procedure can be found</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> at RMIT Human Resources website: <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><A href="http://www.rmit.edu.au/yourcareer" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.rmit.edu.au/yourcareer</FONT></A> (</SPAN><FONT face=Arial>Job No.:</FONT><A href="http://yourcareer.rmit.edu.au/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=546697&sJobNo=space+tracking&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=&lCategoryID=&sKeywords=space+tracking&stp=AW&sLanguage=en"><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial>546697</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial>)</FONT><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">A cover letter along with a detailed CV (with a full list of publications, research projects </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">conducted, key skills/experience, qualifications, and detailed contacts of three referees) is required.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face=Arial>Remuneration:</FONT></SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Aus$90,000-$107,000 p.a. (including 17% employer superannuation contribution, </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> with a possible annual increment of ~3-4%)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face=Arial>Deadline:</FONT></SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> 1 July 2012<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">For enquires related to these positions, please contact Prof Kefei Zhang,</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Director of SPACE on <A href="tel:%2B61%203%2099253272" target=_blank value="+61399253272"><FONT color=#0000ff>+61 3 99253272</FONT></A> or <A href="mailto:kefei.zhang@rmit.edu.au" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>kefei.zhang@rmit.edu.au</FONT></A> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Those who have applied our other positions recently advertised, need to reapply for this position.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Yours sincerely, </SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Professor Kefei Zhang<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Director, SPACE Research Centre and GNSS lab<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">RMIT University <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">GPO Box 2476V, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Melbourne Australia<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Email: <A href="mailto:kefei.zhang@rmit.edu.au"><FONT color=#0000ff>kefei.zhang@rmit.edu.au</FONT></A>, Tel: +61 3 99253272,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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