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Research Scientist - Coral Conservation Aquaculture; and Research Scientist - Marine Restoration Ecologist
Australian Institute of Marine Science
People & HR
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 122,283-134,056 / year
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
The Coral Reproduction & Aquaculture team is focussed on understanding the reproductive biology of corals and to develop methods for upscaled aquaculture production of corals for restoration and adaptation. We have a number of opportunities to join their team in Townsville as outlined below:
- Research Scientist - Coral Conservation Aquaculture
- AIMS AOF Level 5 salary ($122,283 to $134,056 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 2-year Fixed Term opportunity
As AIMS’ Research Scientist - Coral Conservation Aquaculture you will be experienced with the concepts and designs of upscaled aquaculture systems for Conservation Aquaculture of corals, you will provide scientific leadership in designing data collection and research projects. This role will be outward facing and will liaise relationships with industry partners, as well as contribute to planning future research proposals and the design and execution of future conservation aquaculture research.
- Research Scientist - Marine Restoration Ecologist
- AIMS AOF Level 5 salary ($122,283 to $134,056 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 2-year Fixed Term opportunity
As AIMS’ Research Scientist - Marine Restoration Ecologist you will lead critical research on the biology and ecology of corals, which will be particularly focused on early coral life stages. Working as a Marine Restoration Ecologist you will be managing technical staff and teams to execute deployment research projects in the field both nationally and internationally through the Pilot Deployment Program (PDP), AIMS-SECORE projects, and others.
Further information about these exciting and challenging opportunities is outlined in the Candidate Information Packs which are available below.
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:
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.
Submitting your application:
Through the application process you will be able to select the position/s you are interested in appling for. We do ask that you address the relevant selection criteria for each position you are interested in applying for, and include within one overall document to upload. Please ensure that you have your completed documents (selection criteria responses, resume and 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 Muhammad Abdul Wahab, Research Team Leader - Coral Reproduction and Aquaculture at m.abdulwahab@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- Research Scientist - Coral Conservation Aquaculture - Candidate Information Pack.pdf
- Research Scientist - Marine Restoration Ecologist - Candidate Information Pack.pdf