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Research Scientist Coral Quantitative Genetics
Full-time
Townsville, QLD, Australia
AUD 104,291-114,730 / year
Posted on Oct 26, 2026
About this exciting opportunity
The Research Scientist - Coral Quantitative Genetics plays a key leadership role in advancing understanding of adaptation, resilience, and phenotypic diversity in corals and other tropical marine organisms. Working at the forefront of quantitative genetics, genomics, and experimental biology, you will lead innovative research programs that deliver high impact scientific outcomes and inform restoration and aquaculture strategies in the face of rapid environmental change.
The role involves designing and implementing breeding experiments, developing high-throughput phenotyping and genomic analysis approaches, leading scuba-based field research, and providing expert advice and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. You will also manage permitting and compliance requirements, including Indigenous engagement and Free, Prior and Informed Consent processes, while contributing to the communication of research outcomes for Traditional Owners, stakeholders, community audiences, and the broader public. As a senior scientific leader, you will build national and international collaborations, supervise researchers and students, secure competitive funding, and manage project budgets and deliverables to ensure the successful delivery of impactful, world-class marine science.
About you
You are an accomplished researcher with a PhD in a relevant discipline and a strong track record of applying quantitative genetics to conservation challenges. You bring experience designing and delivering breeding experiments with corals or other externally spawning marine species, along with expertise in phenotype-genotype analyses, bioinformatics, and using high performance computing. A collaborative leader, you have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a proven ability to deliver outcomes in complex research environments, and experience supervising researchers and students. Experience in scuba based fieldwork, coral identification, and securing competitive research funding will be highly regarded, as will a current C Class Driver's Licence or willingness to obtain one.
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 Fixed Term 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
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: MONDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2026 (11.45PM, AEST).
Attachments:
- 22109 Candidate Information Pack.pdf