- Full time
- Fixed term – 2 years
- Albury/Wodonga Campus
- Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!
About the position
This position is for a Research Fellow to join the Biogeochemistry and Ecotoxicology Group at La Trobe University led by Prof. Ewen Silvester and Dr. Aleicia Holland and the Biodiversity and Ecology Group led by Dr Michael Shackleton. The successful applicant will work on developing data analysis workflows that combine high-performance data analytics with ongoing advances in Earth observation systems to build tools for real-time and historical monitoring of alpine peatland condition across the Australian Alps.
This position will be largely desk-based, however, the applicant will also be required to contribute to related field work across the Australian Alps.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Conduct and publish or otherwise disseminate high quality and/or high impact research as a member of a team or independently and produce conference/seminar papers and publications from that research.
- Contribute to writing up research findings for publication and dissemination.
- Identify and harness a range of new analysis techniques and data sources in developing science solutions to the key challenges of real-time condition monitoring.
- Analysis of large spatial and temporal remote-sensed datasets and development of advanced models to enable the monitoring of historical and real-time condition of alpine peatlands.
- Analysis of time-series data and development of periodicity metrics to describe change over time for hydrological data.
- Development of enhanced visualization tools and/or Apps to allow clients to track peatlands condition and construct long-term condition parameters
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- A doctorate or equivalent qualifications or research experience in a relevant discipline area, such as ecological modelling, remote sensing, spatiotemporal modelling, machine learning, or ecology/biogeochemistry or similar with experience in remote sensing or modelling.
- A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
- Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated experience in spatial modelling and/or working with large spatiotemporal data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to develop advanced data visualization tools and/or apps
- Evidence of advanced statistical modelling or data analytics skills, and programming capabilities in one or more languages relevant to spatiotemporal modelling (e.g. Python, R).
- Driver’s license
- Preparedness to work outside normal hours and during inclement weather in alpine environments, on occasion as required
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, Sunday 29th June 2025
Position Enquiries: Ewen Silvester, Associate Professor, Ecological Plant and Animal Sciences
via email E.Silvester@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Research Fellow AH.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,
- An up-to-date resume and;
- A separate document addressing each of the bullet points listed under ‘Skills and Experience required for the position’, 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.
