Job no: 0059651
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-Time/Fixed Term for 3 years
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES)
Salary: UOM Level B – $114,645-$136,136 p.a plus 17% super
- Join an internationally recognised group of academics participating in the Melbourne Biodiversity Institute and make a significant contribution to the teaching and research in the School
- Establish and maintain national and international research links
- $114,645- $136,136 p.a. plus 17% super & benefits
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join an internationally recognised group of academics working on quantitative ecology and biodiversity conservation in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences and make a significant contribution to the teaching and research in the School. You will conduct high-quality research and contribute to knowledge through scholarship, publication and presentation in the area of biodiversity conservation and/or quantitative ecology
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contributing to a globally leading ecology and biodiversity conservation research agenda, including producing and presenting published work
- Actively seeking and attaining nationally and/or internationally competitive grant funding and/or contracts with industry, government agencies or other partners to support research
- Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, and practical classes in applied ecology, global environmental change, and related topics as needed at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Providing joint coordination and with time, primary coordination of undergraduate and/or postgraduate subjects
- Providing academic mentoring and assistance to students
Who We Are Looking For
You will have an excellent record of high-quality research, relative to career opportunity in an area of biodiversity conservation and/or quantitative ecology. You will also have excellent oral and written communication skills.
You will also have:
- A PhD or equivalent in an area of quantitative ecology, biodiversity conservation or a related relevant discipline
- An excellent record of high quality research, relative to career opportunity, in an area of biodiversity conservation and/or quantitative ecology.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with students, peers and junior and senior colleagues
- The potential to gain research funding from national and/or international competitive research bodies and other sources, including industry
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. If you would like further information about the role, please contact Professor Brendan Wintle – brendanw@unimelb.edu.au
Work Rights
Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.
Your New Team – “The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences”
The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences has a vision of science for flourishing environments and communities. The School brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, healthy food systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices. Our expertise spans biophysical, social and technical sciences, and we support a large cohort of PhD students across these domains – https://safes.unimelb.edu.au/
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Applications close: 3 August 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Position Description: PD – Quantitative Ecology-Biodiv Conservation Level B .pdf
