ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

In the Institute of Advanced Studies, academic staff carry the titles of professor, senior fellow, fellow, research fellow and postdoctoral fellow. Vacancies are normally advertised in Australia and overseas. Appointment may be for a specified fixed term, or a standard appointment (no end date). Fractional appointments may be available. There is provision for appointment of staff on secondment from other institutions for a fixed period in some circumstances.

Salaries ($Australian) as at 31 December 1999

Professor (Academic Level E)
· not less than $91 038 per annum

Senior Fellow (Academic Level D)
· $71 118 - $78 148

Fellow (Academic Level C)
· $59 401 - $68 190

Research Fellow (Academic Level B)
· $48 858 - $57 645

Postdoctoral Fellow (Academic Level A)
· $38 545 - $46 514

General conditions

Appointment as research fellow (fixed-term) is normally for three years initially, and may be extended to a maximum of five years.

Appointment as postdoctoral fellow is for a period of two years with the possibility of extension up to three years.

A clinical loading of $15 156 per annum is paid to a medically qualified full-time professor, senior fellow, fellow or research fellow undertaking patient care. For qualified staff not having responsibility for patient care the medical loading is $7 589 per annum.

Assistance with fares and removal expenses to Canberra is normally provided for persons appointed from outside Canberra.

Superannuation benefits are available for appointees eligible to contribute. Approval may be given to members of the academic staff to undertake programs of studies away from the University.