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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Microbial Monitoring
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 100,862-110,957 / year
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
About this exciting opportunity
Joining AIMS’ in this Postdoctoral Fellowship position you will be responsible for processing and analysing microbiomes, eDNA and metadata from the molecular monitoring component of the 2024 Bleaching response project.
In this role you will curate and manage all data streams as well as develop indicators of changing environmental metric and see you lead scientific investigations connected to these datasets, generating reproducible workflows, and leading manuscript preparation.
About you
You will bring a PhD in a relevant discipline with a developing profile of innovative research which addresses substantivate issues in coral reef ecology and microbial community analysis published in leading peer reviewed journals.
You will have a demonstrated understanding and application of metagenomic multivariate techniques for integrated -omics datasets coupled with proficiency in bioinformatics and metagenomics analysis, enabled by proficiency of appropriate computer languages for bioinformatics and analyses.
Our ideal candidate will have advanced field and boating skills.
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, 1-year Temporary (Labour hire) 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)
- Employee Assistance Program
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 is 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 Patrick Laffy, Senior Research Scientist - Genomic Bioinformaticist at p.laffy@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22022 Candidate Information Pack.pdf