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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Macroalgal Dynamics as Indicator for Reef Health
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 65.76-72.34 / hour
Posted on Sep 22, 2025
About this exciting opportunity
This position is responsible for leading the concept development, data extraction and analysis, integration and sharing of information, towards an improved understanding of macroalgal dynamics, and of the relationships between macroalgae and coral recruitment on inshore reefs of the GBR, and their implications for coral recovery. In this role you will work as part of a team to contribute developing a more integrated coral reef monitoring and reporting framework. You will contribute to the creation of high-quality manuscripts for publication, jointly with the collaborators.
About you
Your demonstrated knowledge of tropical inshore reef dynamics and of tropical macroalgae will be supported by your PhD in Marine Ecology or a relevant discipline, excellent academic achievement, evidenced by quality and number of publications, or other forms of research outputs. You are a problem solver and have a high level of organisational skills to allow you to manage complex datasets and competing priorities. You also have demonstrated quantitative ecology skills using statistical software packages for spatial and temporal data analysis, data integration, sampling design and identification of coral reef benthos.
Apply now and join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions. In line with our Enterprise Agreement, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:
- AIMS AOF Level 4 (4.2-4.5) $65.76-$72.34 per hour, inclusive of 25% casual loading
- Casual (Labour hire) opportunity to 30 June 2026 (up to 110 days)
- Located in Townsville (Qld)
- Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
- Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)
- Employee Assistance Program
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Please note:
Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with AIMS from commencement and for the full term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies.
Next step:
Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the Candidate Information Pack which is available to download below. If, after reviewing the position description, which is included in the Candidate Information Pack, you believe that your qualifications, experience and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully the deliver the position responsibilities, we would be very interested in hearing from you.
Further information on the application process and tips are available in our website Recruitment process | AIMS.
Submitting your application:
Please ensure that you have your completed documents (resume and one-page cover letter) ready to attach to your online application form via our e-recruitment system which can be accessed via the "apply now" button below.
Position enquiries can be directed to Katharina Fabricius, Senior Principal Research Scientist at K.Fabricius@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: WEDNESDAY, 01 October 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 21988 Candidate Information Pack.pdf