Postdoctoral / Research Fellow Position in Australian National University
Designation/Position- Postdoctoral / Research Fellow Position
Australian National University invites application for Postdoctoral / Research Fellow Position from eligible and interested candidates
About- The ANU College of Science (CoS) comprises: the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Research School of Biology, the Research School of Chemistry, the Research School of Earth Science, the Fenner School of Environment and Society, the Mathematical Sciences Institute, the Research School of Physics and Engineering, and the Centre for the Public Awareness of Science. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science conduct research and delivers a research-led education program that encompasses the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. The College has a strong tradition of research excellence that has fostered distinguished Nobel Laureates and Kyoto Prize winners and that trains scientific leaders in disciplines in which the ANU is consistently ranked in the top twenty in the world. Postdoctoral / Research Fellow Position 2019 in Australian National University
Research/Job Area- Environmental science and/or social science, or equivalent qualifications
Location- National Environmental Science Program Threatened Species Recovery Hub, Australian National University
Eligibility/Qualification–
1. A PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment commencement) in environmental science and/or social science, or equivalent qualifications and experience in a related area.
2. Demonstrated sound knowledge of the principles of threatened species monitoring, and of research engagement and impact.
3. Evidence of the ability to co-design and deliver research in partnership with diverse groups of stakeholders, including Indigenous groups.
4. Evidence of the ability to articulate and prosecute innovative social research under guidance, including surveys, interviews and focus groups.
5. Excellent oral and written English language skills and evidence of the ability to deliver high quality research publications, including non-traditional research outputs such as reports.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with staff and students in a cross-disciplinary academic environment and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgement, self-motivation and initiative.
7. A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context. Desirable:
8. Experience in assessing outcomes from and impact of conservation research and/or experience in undertaking valuation studies of conservation actions is desirable.
Job/Position Description- This position is part of the National Environmental Science Program’s Threatened Species Recovery (TSR) Hub, which comprises eleven research institutions, including The Australian National University. The appointment will work within the Conservation and Landscape Ecology research group, led by Professor David Lindenmayer, at the Fenner School of Environment and Society. The group conducts world-class research on conservation and landscape ecology, with a focus on long-term ecological monitoring.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to build strong networks through undertaking two major synthesis projects with the potential for significant impact, focused on enhancing threatened species monitoring and developing methods to assess outcomes from conservation research collaborations. This work will draw on existing partnerships between the TSR Hub, governments and over 100 agencies throughout Australia.
Salary package: $71,509 – $111,365 per annum plus 17% Superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (18 months)
How to Apply- In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria. Please indicate which level you are applying for.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
- Other documents, if required.
For Contact- For further information please contact Professor David Lindenmayer on E: david.lindenmayer@anu.edu.au, T:02 6126 0654
or Dr Rachel Morgain on E: rachel.morgain@anu.edu.au or T: 02 6125 6775.
Last Date for Apply– 01 April 2019 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
