Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management/ Molecular Ecology, Edith Cowan University, Australia

Last Date: 21 September 2023.

Overview

The School of Science has a strong track record of excellence in teaching and research in the areas of Conservation Biology, Data Science, Marine and Freshwater Science, Horticulture, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. We offer a choice of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and have active research programs across all disciplines. Based at the Joondalup campus of ECU, the School of Science aims to maintain a high level of teaching and research achievements through recruitment of new staff.

The School is looking for an academic who has an exceptional early career track record in teaching and research with knowledge and experience in the biological and ecological sciences. Specifically, we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer with experience in Molecular Ecology to teach into our courses and contribute to our terrestrial ecology research area.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue independent research and supervise postgraduate students, develop and deliver teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and undertake leadership and administrative duties in teaching or other university activities commensurate with the level of the appointment. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD and experience in teaching and research. A research track record in Molecular Ecology (or related field) as evidenced by publications and grants, as well as experience in the supervision of postgraduate students, is essential. A demonstrated ability to work with others, and in teams, is also required.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $105,832 – $125,043 (ALEVB) to $128,880 – $148,089 (ALEVC) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Prof Elizabeth Watkin ([email protected]) for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your current CV and a statement addressing the relevant Selection Criteria.  

Closing Date:

Applications close on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

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