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Research Fellow

Job No.: 664766 

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 18-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $80,464 - $109,203 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the School of Biological Sciences in the role of a Research Fellow, playing a crucial role in part of a collaborative team of researchers. 

Reporting to the chief investigator, you will work closely with a Future Fellow, research assistants and graduate students as part of a groundbreaking research project focused on integrating protected and conserved areas to create effective conservation landscapes and seascapes. You will also develop and apply tools to evaluate conservation areas that support existing marine and terrestrial protected areas. 

The successful candidate in this role will have a PhD in conservation science, applied ecology, decision science, marine ecology, environmental science, or a closely related field.  You will also have demonstrated analytical skills, spatial analysis or social research methods, and experience with, or knowledge of marine science is desirable. 

If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus we look forward to hearing from you.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents

To Apply

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Carly Cook, Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, +61 3 9905 5642

Position Description: Research Fellow

Applications Close: Wednesday 10 July 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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