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AIMS@CDU Postdoctoral Fellow - Crimson Snapper Biology and Stock Structure
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Darwin, NT, Australia
AUD 100,862-110,957 / year
Posted on Apr 23, 2026
About this exciting opportunity
The Postdoctoral Fellow - Crimson Snapper Biology and Stock Structure will improve our understanding of Crimson Snapper stock structure and biology across northern Australia. As Crimson Snapper are an important commercial and recreational species, the knowledge generated will underpin sustainable harvest and management of this resource into the future. This project is directly aligned with the AIMS Strategy, in this role you will be contributing to the Coastal Futures theme by supporting healthy ecosystems, community wellbeing and livelihoods, and to the Blue Economy theme by fostering an inclusive and sustainable blue economy.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- designing and establishing a collaborative research program to advance understanding of Crimson Snapper population structure, biology, and ecology across tropical Northern Australia;
- leading and supporting studies on microchemistry and parasite-based stock discrimination techniques as well as age, growth, and longevity on Crimson Snapper and other long lived marine organisms; and
- coordinating strategic partnerships with fisheries agencies, universities, industry, and other research collaborators.
About you
Your suitability for this role is supported by your PhD in Marine Biology and/or Ecology with a specialisation in fish ecology, and a demonstrated track record of scientific achievements, including publications in peer-reviewed journals. You have demonstrated skills in experimental design, field and laboratory data collection and statistical analysis. You are a team player, with strong communication skills and you have experience managing and actively contributing to the full project lifecycle. You are also intellectually curious and capable of working independently, showing initiative in contributing your own ideas within the broader project framework. Your strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced knowledge in spatial ecology will be beneficial to this role. Research and fieldwork experience with fisheries in Northern Australia 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 4 (4.2-4.5) salary ($100,862 to $110,957 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 3-year Temporary (Labour hire) opportunity
- Located in Darwin (NT)
- 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
- 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 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 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 Grant Johnson, Experimental Scientist Fish Ecology at g.johnson@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22059 Candidate Information Pack 21042026.pdf