Research Fellow in Fisheries Economics
Research Fellow in Fisheries Economics
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Research Fellow in Fisheries Economics
- Apply your economic research skills to deliver real impact for regional communities and industries
- Join a dynamic crossdisciplinary team of researchers industry partners and community collaborators
- Full time 2year FixedTerm role based in Hobart
About the opportunity
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Centre within IMAS is dedicated to seeking knowledge and innovation to provide adequate and sustainable nutrition to an increasing world population. The Centres fisheries research supports the longterm sustainable harvest of wild marine resources and their aquaculture research is aimed at delivering significant increases in production while minimising environmental impacts.
The position will be hosted by IMAS and affiliated with the Queensland Department of Primary Industry (QDPI). The Research Fellow will contribute to a program of research Fish LIGHT Low Impact Gears and innovative Harvest Technologies FRDC led by QLD DPI with funding from the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on behalf of the Australian Government.
The Research Fellow will join an interdisciplinary research team working on the FishLIGHT program and will design a 2year project in collaboration with an Advisory Panel from the FishLIGHT program (QLD DPI IMAS CSIRO).
What youll do:
- Undertake highquality research of national and increasingly of international standing.
- Secure external competitive and other funding publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline relevant interdisciplinary domains profession industry and/or wider community
- Develop and deliver economic analyses and decisionsupport which address the needs of program partners in accordance with an agreed research plan
- Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
What were looking for:
- A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field with strong expertise in resource environmental regional and/or market economic research.
- A good record of and continuing commitment to research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of resource environmental regional and/or market economic research demonstrated by a record of quality publications presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing external competitive and other funding.
- A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline profession government seafood industry and wider community.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $150759 comprising base salary within the range of $110992 to $128854 plus 17 superannuation.
How to Apply
- To apply online please provide your CV and 12page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skills capabilities and experience. You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
- For further information about this position please contact Emily Ogier Principal Research Fellow or.
- Please visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Position Description 500999 Research Fellow in Fisheries
Applications close Thursday 15 May 2025 11.55pm
To be eligible for this position you are required to have Australian citizenship permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Employment Type
Full-Time
