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Research Scientist - Ecological Adaptation and Recovery
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 100,862-110,957 / year
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
About this exciting opportunity
As a Research Scientist you will demonstrate excellent numerical skills, a high degree of initiative and independence and will conduct world class research as part of a multidisciplinary team. In this role you will work closely with ecologists and ecological modelers to ensure that relevant existing and new ecological data and information are utilised to their full potential for understanding reef vital rates and dynamics of reef recovery. You will work within a team to help identify ecological limitations for the recovery of critical reef functions across multiple spatial scales. You will develop an understanding of the data needs and existing datasets to ensure complementarity to existing studies tackling reef recovery and trajectory and knowledge transfer to other teams within AIMS.
About you
Underpinning your suitability for the role will be your PhD in ecology or related subjects with demonstrated experience in quantitative ecology. You will bring strong skills in demography of sessile benthic organisms and have a strong background in quantitative ecology including statistics and computer skills, with advanced data management and programming skills. You have excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of academic achievement and research publications. Experience conducting field work including field surveys in coral reefs is highly desirable.
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) salary ($100,862 to $110,957 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, Permanent opportunity
- Located in Townsville (Qld)
- 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
- Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
- Generous and supportive leave entitlements
- Access to Commuter car fleet arrangements to travel to site (in Townsville only)
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership to selected gyms
- Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation assistance available
Discover more about Working at AIMS | AIMS.
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 Renata Ferrari Legorreta, Ecological Risk Modeller at R.FerrariLegorreta@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: THURSDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22009 Candidate Information Pack.pdf