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Postdoctoral Research Scientist Threatened Species
Perth, WA, Australia
AUD 104,291-114,730 / year
Posted on Jun 11, 2026
About this exciting opportunity
In the Postdoctoral Research Scientist Threatened Species role, you will support the delivery of high quality research focused on threatened and migratory marine megafauna species to improve understanding of their ecology, status and key pressures. Working under the guidance of senior scientists, this role supports delivery of AIMS Strategy 2040 by generating reliable science outputs that reduce uncertainty and ecological risk associated with threatened and data poor species, spatial management decisions, and anthropogenic pressures, supporting effective conservation, recovery planning and management of critical habitats and populations.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
- Delivering applied marine ecological research focused on threatened and migratory marine megafauna species by supporting the collection, analysis and interpretation of ecological data;
- Providing analytical and interpretive contributions to threatened marine megafauna species studies on status, distribution and threats; and
- Supporting the preparation of safety procedures, permits, ethics approvals and science outputs, including reports, publications and presentations.
About you
Underpinning your suitability for this role is your completion of a PhD in marine ecology or a closely related discipline and scientific publications, with research relevant to threatened and migratory marine megafauna species (preferably cetaceans and/or marine turtles), or equivalent relevant professional experience. You are experienced in applied research on marine megafauna ecology, including the design, analysis and interpretation of data as well as in quantitative and statistical analysis techniques relevant to marine megafauna ecology.
You are able to lead and contribute to high quality science outputs, including authoring and co authoring peer reviewed publications, technical reports and presentations. Postdoctoral experience in marine megafauna ecology 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 ($104,291 to $114,730 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time, 2-year Temporary (Labour hire) opportunity
- Located in Perth (WA)
- 9-day fortnight, enjoy a long weekend each fortnight
- Flexible Work Arrangements considered including hybrid working (where suitable)
- Generous and supportive leave entitlements
- 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 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 Luciana Ferreira, Research Scientist - Threatened Species at l.ferreira@aims.gov.au. Applications must be made through our website per above.
Applications close: THURSDAY, 09 JULY 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22082 Candidate Information Pack 09062026.pdf