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RRAP Research Technician - Enhancement of Coral Thermal Tolerance
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 88,578-95,846 / year
Posted on Nov 28, 2025
About this exciting opportunity
As our RRAP Research Technician - Enhancement of Coral Thermal Tolerance you will be responsible for progressing research on the generation of enhanced coral for reef restoration. Duties of this role will range from wet lab sample processing to data analysis and manuscript writing and will directly supports AIMS Strategy 2040 by enabling large-scale, cost-effective restoration solutions that enhance coral thermal tolerance.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Conducting Fecundity analysis of interspecific hybrid coral samples;
- Leading the analysis of phenotypic and potentially genomic data; and
- Contributing to data management and project reporting.
About you
Underpinning your suitability for this role is your master’s degree in marine biology, environmental science, or a closely related field paired with your background in quantitative biology, including statistics with advanced data management and visualisation skills. You have strong scientific writing skills and demonstrated ability to contribute to scientific publications as well as experience in measuring phenotypes of marine organisms. Experience working with corals in an aquarium setting 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 3 Enhanced (3.6-3.9) salary ($88,578 to $95,846 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 6-month Temporary (Labour hire) Parental Leave Replacement Officer
- 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
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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.
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 Madeleine van Oppen, Senior Principal Research Scientist at m.vanoppen@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: FRIDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2025 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22012 Candidate Information Pack.pdf