Last Date: 12 Nov 2023.
Job no: 546147
Work type: Full-time
Location: Melbourne – Burwood, Other – Regional Victoria
Categories: Science
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus and in the field
- Full-time and fixed term for 2 years
- Level A $76,985 – $103,493 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata part time). Conferred PhD holders starting salary $96,607.
About the Role
The Associate Research Fellow in Marine Predator Ecology will join an experienced research team, led by Professor John Arnould, in studying the at-sea movements and habitat-use of seabirds and fur seals in Bass Strait. The successful incumbent will conduct high quality research activities to collect, analyse and interpret behavioural data and maintain relevant databases. The role requires travel to offshore islands along Victoria’s coastline where camping in the field may be required.
The successful applicant will be an experienced researcher in the Marine Ecology field and demonstrated skills working with marine wildlife. You will have knowledge in preparing reports for various publications and the ability to adhere to deadlines. You will be a team player that is dedicated to contributing to marine ecology and able to adapt to changing situations.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assist research academics through the capture and handling of seabirds and fur seals in the field for deployment and recovery of data logging devices.
- Analysis of at-sea movement and behaviour data from seabirds and fur seals.
- Conduct high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs, with mentorship.
- Ensure impact of academic activity on the field and the community.
- Manage the planning and execution of data collection, storage, analysis and reporting as directed.
- Engage collaboratively to participate in novel and high-quality research or creative activities.
- Support and may lead applications for funding for research and creative activities.
Key selection criteria for this role:
- PhD or MSc in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
- Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or relevant outputs.
- Experience of research in marine mammal and/or seabird ecology and foraging behaviour
- Demonstrated skills working with marine mammals and/or seabirds in the field, including the use of data loggers and banding.
- Demonstrated skills in analysis of animal movement and behaviour data.
- Capacity to contribute to research administration.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
For a copy of the full list of responsibilities, please see the position description below:
Position Description – Associate Research Fellow Marine Predator Ecology.pdf
Applications for this position close on November 11th 2023.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent travel (including camping) will be required for field work on offshore islands of Victoria’s coastline, including working outside of normal business hours.
- A current Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme A Class banding permit, or the ability to acquire one, is desirable.
- Driver’s Licence.
- Working with Children Check.
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact John Arnould (Professor) on [email protected]
Do not send your application to this email address, applications must be submitted through the Deakin Careers website.
About Deakin
Founded in 1974, Deakin is a public university in Victoria with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and the online Campus. We are a progressive and open-minded university, with the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities.
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Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
We understand that our academic workforce is increasingly diverse, and we recognise academic careers may be placed on hold throughout many life circumstances. Achievement relative to opportunity places more emphasis on the quality, as opposed to the quantity of research outputs. In your application, we strongly encourage you to comment on your achievements relative to opportunity.
Advertised: 11 Oct 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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