Advert ID: 20024531
Title:
Research Fellow in Mammalian Movement Ecology & Energetics
Advertiser:
The University of Melbourne
Location:
Parkville, Melbourne, VIC
Salary etc:
$105,518 - $113,262 p.a. + 17% super (Level A).
Ref:
0064221
Job no: 0064221
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-Time; Fixed-term for 1 year
Faculty: Science
Department/School: School of BioSciences,
Salary: Level A $105,518 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super .
About the Role
The School of BioSciences at the University of Melbourne is seeking a passionate and skilled Research Fellow with expertise in mammalian field ecology, specifically movement ecology and energetics focusing on pest species (inc. cats, foxes, rabbits).
In this role, you will work alongside Professor Michael Kearney on a high-impact Australian Research Council (ARC) funded project that aims to predict how Australia's pest species will respond to climate change.
You will have the freedom to develop your own research program. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts across the University, other research institutions, and key industry and government stakeholders, shaping the future of pest management in Australia.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For
You will have a strong interest in pest managent, with excellent collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary research team and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. You will also bring a demonstrated aptitude for research and a solid publication record in relevant areas, reflecting your experience and opportunities.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team - "School of BioSciences"
This position presents an opportunity to join The University of Melbourne's School of BioSciences. BioSciences houses 60 continuing academic staff, and more than 150 academic staff overall (including postdocs, and other research contingent staff) all working on the world's top biological challenges - from climate change, biosecurity and pollution to reproductive health and food production. Collectively members of our School lead more than 240 research projects in the general areas of ecology, evolution, zoology, marine biology, genetics, plant science, genomics, biosecurity, biological pollution, reproductive biology and data science.
nrmjobs.com.au/job/20024531Date published:
15-Jan-2025
Closing date:
18-Feb-2025