• Part time – negotiable 0.6FTE or 0.8FTE
• Fixed term – 2 years
• Albury/Wodonga Campus
• Be part of a passionate and innovative team

About the position

This position is to carry out laboratory and field-based research on a wide variety of projects based around alpine and lowland aquatic ecosystems.

Duties will include: The identification of aquatic macroinvertebrates using molecular and traditional taxonomic methods; analysis of biological and environmental samples using a variety of molecular and chemical techniques in the laboratory; organising and conducting field work in alpine peatlands and other freshwater ecosystems; and undertaking administrative tasks for the laboratory and field, including updating and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and chemical inventories.

This position is for a 0.6-0.8 FTE (negotiable) Research Officer shared between the Biodiversity and Ecology Group led by Dr Michael Shackleton and the Biogeochemistry and Ecotoxicology Group led by Dr Aleicia Holland and Prof. Ewen Silvester.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline, and evidence of participation in higher level study (honours) or experience relevant to discipline or professional area.
• Evidence of experience of working in a laboratory
• Ability to work effectively under limited supervision or independently.
• Experience in the collection of samples and sample analysis including maintaining OHS and quality control and assurance.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a cooperative and collegial manner.
• Outstanding organisation skills, including capacity to independently organise and maintain a clean and working laboratory.
• Demonstrated skills in molecular biology including extraction of DNA/RNA, qPCR/PCR, gel electrophoresis and/or library preparation for next-generation sequencing (e.g. Illumina Miseq)
• Vehicle licence

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, Tuesday 27^th May 2025

Position Enquiries: Aleicia Holland, Senior Lecturer in Biology

via email A.Holland2@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,

via email Lisa.White@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

 PD - Research Officer - Ecological, Plant and Animal Science.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 this advertisement.

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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.