Position Number: 0064427
Location: Burnley
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 24 months
Start Date: Mid-February 2025
Faculty: Science
Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Salary: UOM Level 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role
The Research Officer (Stream Ecology) will join the Waterway Ecosystem Research Group at Burnley Campus, contributing to waterway research studies as part of the Melbourne Waterways Research-Practice Partnership. The role involves ecological field monitoring, data management, laboratory analyses, and supporting postgraduate students.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Organise and plan field monitoring activities associated with research projects in stream ecology, hydrology and water quality.
* Carry out, under direction, field monitoring and experimental activities, with particular emphasis on ecological monitoring (including ecosystem structure and function).
* Ensure high-quality data management to aid data analysis and interpretation.
* Develop networks and pro-actively liaise with colleagues and researchers within the School, Faculty of Science and wider University as well as other institutions, project stakeholders, and the community to facilitate the achievement of project outcomes.
* Apply broad research technical knowledge to the project by recommending improvement to processes.
* Undertake administration primarily relating to the activities of the role.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. Your strong organisational abilities allow you to manage competing priorities across multiple projects while contributing to scientific reporting and achieving objectives under broad direction.
You will also have:
* Completed a relevant degree with at least two years subsequent work experience in biology, ecology or environmental science (or a post-graduate degree).
* Demonstrated understanding of sampling and data collection in water quality and freshwater biota, with demonstrated ability in understanding the use of the data and therefore the required quality of data for the purpose.
* Demonstrated experience in rigorous laboratory skills.
* Demonstrated ability to engage with relevant institutions and stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships and ensure monitoring is undertaken in accordance with their requirements.
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.
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
* Your responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
Advertised: 13 Dec 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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