Vacancies

Research Associate / Postdoctoral / or Research Fellow in Freshwater Ecology

• Build a portfolio of research outputs within a well-established research team with decades of experience in wetland ecology
• Utilise significant long-term datasets, including eight years of ultrasonic and acoustic data
• Contribute to Honours and HDR supervision

The role

• Full Time – Fixed Term (up to 5 years)
• Level A – $77,714 to $105,053 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Level B - $110,525 to $131,034 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga (relocation assistance provided)

The Murrumbidgee Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Team (MER) is seeking a passionate and dedicated researcher to join our collaborative research team. This role involves conducting innovative research to support the objectives of the Murrumbidgee MER Program, which focuses on evaluating the role of environmental water in supporting nationally important ecosystems and understanding hydrology-ecosystem relationships to inform biodiversity conservation management.

This role offers extensive opportunities for professional growth, including leading your own research program, supervising Higher Research Degree students, and developing externally funded research projects. You’ll also have access to significant long-term datasets to support your research.

You will engage with a wide network of stakeholders, including universities, government agencies, industry partners, and regional communities. This engagement ensures that your research has real-world applications and contributes to evidence-based decision-making and policy development.

This position requires regular travel within the region. Candidates should be prepared for frequent travel to various locations as part of their job responsibilities. The preferred job location for this role is Albury-Wodonga however applications are encouraged from those residing within the immediate footprint and reasonable proximity to the campus.

The position is expected to commence in early 2025.

About you

• Strong knowledge in ecological statistical modeling, ecoacoustics, or freshwater ecology
• Proven ability to conduct high-quality research and produce significant research outputs
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to disseminate research findings effectively

Benefits

• Work life balance (including a hybrid work model)
• Generous leave options
• Enjoy salary packaging and sacrifice options
• Discounted goods and services through our corporate partners

Visit our website to learn more about our great range of employee benefits.

About us

At the Gulbali Institute, we are proud to be gifted our name Gulbali ngurambang which translates “to understand country” from the Wiradjuri First Nations as the guiding principle of how we do our work to create impactful integrated agriculture, water and environment research, grounded in Charles Sturt’s footprint across the Murray-Darling Basin, but with impact across Australia and globally.

The Institute brings together multidisciplinary teams to undertake research and innovation, focusing on:

• Agriculture - Optimising farm systems for performance and sustainability
• Water - Enhancing the health and resilience of freshwater ecosystems
• Environment - Promoting biodiversity across landscapes

The Gulbali Institute will emphasis return on investment to increase productivity for farmer, improve natural environments and reduce risk in agricultural and environmental management.

Charles Sturt’s work in Agriculture, Water and the Environment (AWE) has made a strong contribution to our UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) ranking where we are placed 67^th overall out of 1406 participating institutions.

Our research in AWE has been targeted for strategic investment, with the University committed to driving research which has impact across Australia and globally. The key pillar of this strategic investment is in the establishment of the Gulbali Institute with particular areas of research excellence in biosecurity, food and wine science, water and fisheries management and environmental stewardship. The Institute focuses on applied research that addresses major global challenges and government, industry, and community strategic imperatives.

Based at the heart of the food bowl of Australia, the Institute works in close collaboration with  two commercial farms, one of the largest digital farms in the Southern Hemisphere, a commercial winery and vineyard of the future and a huge range of world class technical and industry standard facilities – clinics, glasshouses, labs and studios – spanning more than 2500 hectares.

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position descriptions below

• Position Description - Level A in Freshwater Ecology
• Position Description - Level B in Freshwater Ecology

or by contacting:

Professor Skye Wassens | Professor in Ecology and Murrumbidgee MER Program Lead | swassens@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6051 9153

Closing Date: 11pm, 20 November 2024

Advertised: 23 Oct 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Nov 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time