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* One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
* Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
* Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) examine the natural environment, including life, from the core of the Earth to its upper atmosphere, deep in time through to the present and modelling towards the future. Research within BEES is clustered within four general thematic areas: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Climate Science; Environmental Change, Sustainability and Resources, Paleoenvironments and Earth History. The School of BEES has over 150 academic and professional staff, over 170 research students and 60 honours students.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our collaborative research team and work with us on marine restoration and ecology projects, including Operation Posidonia. This position includes work managed via the Sydney Institute of Marine Science. Our research work entails extensive underwater field work and requires a candidate with substantial experience in the field. The successful candidate will play an important role in leading high-quality research projects to drive the advancement of our understanding and conservation of marine ecosystems, working alongside a committed team of professionals from both institutions.
The Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) contributes towards the research effort of the Centre for Marine Science and Innovation and develops their research expertise through managing and pursuing projects within the area of marine ecology, with a particular focus on marine restoration.
About The Role
* Level A - $113K - $121K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
* Fixed Term – 2 years
* Full-time (35 hours per week)
The role will work under the supervision of Professor Adriana Vergés
Specific Responsibilities For This Role Include
* Conceptualise, design and conduct research and assist research teams to conduct marine restoration and ecology projects.
* Lead the production of technical and progress reports, manuscripts for publication and tenders or grants for external funding.
* Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project.
* Assist with the supervision of and mentor research students where required.
* Support occasional teaching activities, assess student learning achievements and support students in line with UNSW policy and with the guidance of more senior academics where required.
* Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project, including Indigenous owners.
* Conduct project administration including coordination of workshops and meetings, minute taking, manage assigned actions and follow-ups and project status reporting.
* Coordinate, plan and complete marine research activities within the framework of agreed project timelines and responsibilities.
* Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects.
* Monitor research protocols, provide problem solving and resolution to any evolving problems related to design, implementation and analysis.
* Maintain and manage lab and field supplies and assist with management of lab finances.
* Build equipment for underwater and mesocosm experiments and maintain mesocosm systems, e.g. at the aquarium at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science.
* Collect and process biological samples and assist with data analyses.
* Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
* Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
About The Successful Applicant
(Selection Criteria)
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have
* A PhD in marine biology, marine ecology, marine science or a related field, with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
* Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations in related areas.
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