Job title: Research Fellow in Mammalian Movement Ecology and Energetics
Company: The University of Melbourne
Job description:
- Shape your own research program and contribute to a high-impact ARC-funded project.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the RoleThe School of BioSciences at the University of Melbourne is seeking a passionate and skilled Research Fellow with expertise in mammalian field ecology, specifically movement ecology and energetics focusing on pest species (inc. cats, foxes, rabbits).In this role, you will work alongside Professor Michael Kearney on a high-impact Australian Research Council (ARC) funded project that aims to predict how Australia’s pest species will respond to climate change.You will have the freedom to develop your own research program. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading experts across the University, other research institutions, and key industry and government stakeholders, shaping the future of pest management in Australia.Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with Prof Michael Kearney on research aligned with the ARC-funded Australian Laureate Fellowship project on ‘Predicting how Australia’s pests will respond to climate change’.
- You are expected to significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy. The project will involve extended periods of field research in remote locations and in challenging environments (hot, arid).
- Under the guidance and support of Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals.
- Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne
- Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise.
Who We Are Looking ForYou will have a strong interest in pest managent, with excellent collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary research team and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. You will also bring a demonstrated aptitude for research and a solid publication record in relevant areas, reflecting your experience and opportunities.You will also have:
- Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in ecology, wildlife biology or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in field research on vertebrates, ideally mammals, with expertise in trapping, handling and one or more of radio telemetry, accelerometry, field respirometry, doubly labelled water.
- Demonstrated experience working in remote areas, ability to drive manual and 4WD vehicles, sound knowledge of remote area safety and procedures.
- A willingness to work on invasive mammalian pest species of conservation concern (the candidate may be required to euthanise study animals).
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.Your New Team – “School of BioSciences“This position presents an opportunity to join The University of Melbourne’s School of BioSciences. BioSciences houses 60 continuing academic staff, and more than 150 academic staff overall (including postdocs, and other research contingent staff) all working on the world’s top biological challenges – from climate change, biosecurity and pollution to reproductive health and food production. Collectively members of our School lead more than 240 research projects in the general areas of ecology, evolution, zoology, marine biology, genetics, plant science, genomics, biosecurity, biological pollution, reproductive biology and data science.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 page!About the University of MelbourneWe’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via and stay connected with our stories and people on .Be YourselfThe University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit page.We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit –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 toPlease 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 Anna Gradoboeva via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.Applications close: 18 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight TimeCompanyThe University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings consistently placing us as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and one of the world’s top 50*.Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city’s cultural scene.Melbourne is a leading research university, widely renowned for its teaching and the social and economic contributions it makes through knowledge transfer. The University’s performance in international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education in the Asia-Pacific and beyond.Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world’s top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.Melbourne’s international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in 2015, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in 2003.The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.In 2008 Melbourne commenced offering six New Generation undergraduate degrees in Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Music and Science. The Melbourne Model also introduces a new graduate school experience to Australia, providing the best and brightest with a more focused, intense and professionally relevant degree in areas such as Law, Architecture, Teaching and Nursing. With the Melbourne curriculum now aligning the University with the world’s top universities in Europe, North America and Asia, we enable our students to develop the skills and attributes required by employers all over the world.More than 50,000 students from over 120 countries take courses in the University’s 12 faculties and graduate schools.For more information please visit:*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015Company info Mini-site Telephone +61 (3) 8344 4000 Location
Parkville
Melbourne
Victoria
VIC 3010
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Expected salary: $105518 – 113262 per year
Location: Parkville, VIC
Job date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:41:10 GMT
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