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Molecular Ecology Researcher
Australian Institute of Marine Science
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AUD 100,862-110,957 / year
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
About this opportunity
As our Molecular Ecology Researcher, you will take a leading role in experimental design, implementation, and analyses to support genetic monitoring, baseline genomic investigations, and genomic data management to discern ecological and conservation-relevant insights from genomic data. You will lead and contribute to scientific investigations and develop tools and procedures for reproducible workflows and end-to-end field to genotype specimen and data handling procedures.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Leading and collaboratively supporting scientific research and publications related to coral adaptation, genetic diversity, and dispersal;
- Engaging with other programs and teams within AIMS and externally to build scientific synergies, linkages and compatible field, molecular, bioinformatic, and data storage procedures;
- Creating reproducible workflows and developing end-to-end field-to-genotype specimen and data handling procedures
- taking a leading role in scuba-based field work to support research.
About you
As a Molecular Ecology Researcher, you will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline with a developing profile of innovative research addressing substantive issues in molecular ecology and conservation genetics published in leading peer reviewed journals. You will be proficient in bioinformatics and population genomic analysis for both whole genome and reduced representation sequencing. You should be proficient in appropriate computing language(s) and have a demonstrated record of reproducible research and complex data management working in HPC environments. You are committed to teamwork, safety and have diving-based field experience. Advanced field and boating skills are 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 term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies. AIMS may be able to consider sponsorship for international applicants for this role, however, please note that visa processing times can impact the ability for AIMS to consider sponsorship for vacancies. AIMS must meet the requirements of the Department of Home Affairs immigration policies and processes, including the necessity to test the local labour market for suitable applicants. This includes international talent pool members who are Australian visa holders who have relevant working rights.
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 for addressing Selection Criteria is available in our website Recruitment process | AIMS.
Submitting your application:
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 Cynthia Riginos, Research Team Leader - Coral Reef Adaptation Team at c.riginos@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: THURSDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22003 Candidate Information Pack.pdf