Registration of Research Interest Research Currently the facility services research by the Joint Venture partners, the Australian Institute of Marine Science and The Australian National University, plus a selection of appropriate research projects from the Registration of Research Interest process, as determined by the ATRF Scientific Oversight & Access Committee.   Office and Laboratory Facilities The ATRF building is approximately 1100m2 in area with 9 offices; 8 at 14.5m2 and 1 office at 29m2. The single large office is dedicated to short term "hot-desk" accommodation, usually in support of laboratory users. All offices are airconditioned and carpeted. A fax/printer/colour photocopier is located in the middle of the building near the staff entry, and toilets and shower facilities are located at each end of the building. The offices, Project Room and kitchen facility are fully equipped. The laboratory holds all the usual equipment such as centrifuges, freezers, incubators, a Leica compound microscope, a Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (SIRMS) and a genetic sequencing analyser. ATRF provides public liability and building insurance, daily cleaning, internet access, landscaping, and maintenance. Access is by proximity devices; the building has an extensive back-to-base alarm system, with regular out of hours patrols. As the ATRF is located on the ANU-owned North Australia Research Unit (NARU) site, there is access to on-site accommodation, BBQ and pool facilities.   Cost Please contact the administration staff for more details. Registration Should be typed in English and briefly answer as best you can (1 page maximum) the questions following. Further information will be requested as needed What is the nature of your research? How will your research link to the ATRF's role? How many researchers might you wish to place at the ATRF? What are your laboratory space requirements? What are your office space requirements? What are your specialised laboratory equipment requirements? What are your IT requirements? What are the start/finish dates for your proposed research at the ATRF? What are your contact details, including e/mail address, postal address, telephone and fax numbers?   Lodgement Please address your Registration of Interest to Registration of Interest Arafura Timor Research Facility PO Box 41775 Casuarina NT 0811 or lodge by email to atrf@atrf.org.au Enquiries by email atrf@atrf.org.au; or to Operations Manager, ATRF 61 (0)8 8920 9999. Advice All expressions of interest will receive advice of receipt by e/mail at your nominated e/mail address. The Scientific Oversight & Access Committee will meet to consider expressions of interest and seek further information as required.   top