Academic Development and Journal Mentor

We’re looking for an Academic Development and Journal Mentor who can volunteer remotely from home for Indonesia for six months.  

• This assignment seeks to support local staff to complete high level research and prepare publications. 
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Masters of PhD in international relations or political sciences and a track record of high-quality research and writing publications.
• You will be working alongside students and staff of the CEDIS to improve their output of research and publications.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Centre for Development and International Studies (CEDIS) based in Yogyakarta Indonesia, is a research institution under the International Relations Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY). The centre aims for international relations students to develop a theoretical understanding of international relations, and the ability at a practical level, to actualise peace and justice.

A volunteer will be valuable in supporting the development of research and publications to achieve the centres’ goal of becoming a research excellence university. All lecturers at the university have been asked to increase their research output through publications of journal articles and patents. In order for this to happen, assistance is needed with English and the academic activities around completing publications.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.   

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. Find out more.