Research

Research Development Officers

A focus on research of an international quality and the fostering of an outstanding research culture have positioned UWA as one of the best universities in Australia and in the top 150 in the world.

Our Research Development Officers provide strategic advice to researchers on issues related to external research funding.

They also assist with the establishment of strategic research collaborations within UWA and facilitate cross-disciplinary communication.

Dr Judith Berman

Associate Director, Research Development Office

Contact details

Address Research Services
The University of Western Australia (M459)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia
Phone 6488 8033
Fax 6488 1075

Major research interests

  • Holocaust remembrance and memorialisation
  • Holocaust
  • Higher education policy research management
  • Postdoctoral development
  • Industry-University research partnerships

Roles, responsibilities and expertise

Role - to assist the Research Executive to increase and diversify UWA’s external research income and lead the Research Development team (including the Postdoctoral Coordinator)in support of this goal. The role includes providing strategic advice to researchers on issues related to external research funding; facilitating greater research collaboration – internally and externally, with the public and private sectors, and nationally and internationally; coordinating bids for major external research funding (including the facilitation or preparation of Business Plans); postdoctoral development, and delivering workshops on funding schemes and career development to the research community.

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Ms Melina Wood

Research Development Officer

Contact details

Address Business School Research Office
The University of Western Australia (M261)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia
Phone 6488 2936
Fax 6488 1004

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Dr Margaret Jones

Research Development Officer (Faculty of MDHS, Networks Co-ordinator) (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)

Contact details

Address Research Services
The University of Western Australia (M459)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia
Phone 6488 8525
Fax 6488 1075

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Debbie Thackray

Dr Debbie Thackray

Research Development Officer (Faculty of ECM) (Tues, Wed, Fri)

Contact details

Address Research Services
The University of Western Australia (M459)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia
Phone 6488 4765
Fax 6488 1075

Major research interests

  • Aphids
  • Insects
  • Plant viruses
  • Integrated pest control

Roles, responsibilities and expertise

Current role: Advice and assiatnce to staff seeking research funding.
Previous Research: Management of insects and plant viruses in broadacre crops.
General entomology and plant pathology in crops.
Modelling epidemiology.
Crop agronomy

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Vincent Wallace

Dr Vincent Wallace

Research Development Officer

Contact details

Address Research Services
The University of Western Australia (M459)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia
Phone 6488 3056
Fax 6488 1075

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Tim Pitman

Mr Tim Pitman

Research Development Officer (Central Responsibilities) (Tues, Wed, Fri)

Contact details

Address Research Services
The University of Western Australia (M459)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia
Phone 6488 8034
Fax 6488 1075

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Dr Tess Williams

Research Development Officer (Faculty of AHSS, Faculty of Law) (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)

Contact details

Address Research Services
The University of Western Australia (M459)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia
Phone 6488 5536

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Ms Rochelle Fleming

Research Development Officer (Faculty of LPS, Central Admin) (on maternity leave)

Contact details

Address Research Services
The University of Western Australia (M459)
35 Stirling Highway
CRAWLEY WA 6009
Australia
Phone 6488 4611
Fax 6488 1075

Research profile