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Research Scientist: Evolutionary Genomics
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 122,283-134,056 / year
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
About this opportunity
As AIMS’ Research Scientist Evolutionary Genomics you will provide strategic leadership and oversight in evolutionary genomics. This would include estimating and monitoring natural and enhanced evolutionary resilience, including coordinating genetic monitoring programs, aligning to the research theme of Future Reefs.
You will design and lead innovative research that is published in high impact journals to advance understandings of adaptation and genetic diversity in wild, captive bred, and enhanced corals along with adapting metrics and procedures for genomic diversity monitoring.
This role will focus on providing comprehensive support, advice, and collaboration to AIMS researchers and team members using genomic tools, especially with respect to eukaryotic bioinformatics and population genomic analyses.
About you
As a Research Scientist you will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline with an established international profile of innovative research published in high impact peer reviewed journals coupled with your demonstrated experience of applying cutting edge population genomic analyses to marine invertebrate species, including methods and insights that utilise chromosomal level reference genomes.
Our ideal candidate will have theoretical knowledge and empirical experience working with cryptic species, hybridisation, and invasive species, a record of obtaining funding from competitive national schemes along with 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 5 salary ($122,283 to $134,056 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:
- 22010 Candidate Information Pack.pdf