Local recruitment: Research Fellow (Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems)

La Trobe University

Albury–Wodonga, Australia 🇦🇺

Job No.:567531

Work type:Fixed Term

  • Full time
  • 3 year fixed term contract
  • Level B Research Only
  • 2 x positions available
  • Albury-Wodonga campus location

About the position

We are looking to appoint two fixed term research only positions to contribute to our existing team in the Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems at La Trobe University, based in Albury-Wodonga.

While broad training in freshwater sciences is desirable, we are specifically seeking applicants with a background in quantitative ecology, with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas; river and wetland ecology, quantitative ecological modelling, spatial data processing and remote sensing Specific skills in population modelling are specifically sought for one of the two positions to contribute to an ARC Linkage project on fish metapopulation dynamics.

Other projects successful applicants may contribute to include, span wetland fish conservation, environmental flows research, habitat suitability modelling and eco-hydrological modelling. More generally, candidates who can demonstrate their ability to integrate different methods (e.g. empirical data collection with remote sensing and/or quantitative models) or ecological modelling experience, including the use of R for data wrangling, spatial data analysis, and data visualisation will be highly competitive.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

  • Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience.
  • A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions or successful research proposal submission which provide evidence of strong research potential.
  • Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
  • High level organisational skills: the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with a high level of self-motivation and personal management.
  • Familiarity in the use of R (or other relevant language) for ecological modelling, including the use of spatial datasets.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff, students, national and international collaborators and industry partners from a diverse range of backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, Honours, Masters and/or PhD students.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

  • 17% employer contributed superannuation
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Thursday 22nd of August 2024 

Position Enquiries: Rachel Gorman r.gorman@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

Two CFE Research Fellow full time PD.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

  • Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page); and
  • An up to date resume;
  • A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.


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