Associate Research Fellow, Securing Antarcticas Environmental Future
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Job Location:
Wollongong - Australia
Monthly Salary:
$ 97061 - 113715
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Fixed Term full-time appointment (3 years)
- Level A: $97061 - $% Superannuation
About the Role
The Australian Research Councils Special Research Initiative Securing Antarcticas Environmental Future (SAEF) is a leading international research program delivering interdisciplinary research to forecast environmental change across the Antarctic region develop effective environmental stewardship strategies and secure Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science.
With more than $46M in investment from the ARC and contributing organisations SAEF brings together experts in informatics robotics environmental technologies decision science and Antarctic ecology. Strong partnerships with key Antarctic stakeholders ensure our research directly informs policy and operational decision-making and supports the next generation of environmental leaders.
We are seeking an Associate Research Fellow to contribute to high-quality research within the SAEF program. This role will focus predominantly on using Antarctic mosses as microclimate proxies applying advanced analytical techniques to deepen our understanding of environmental change across the Antarctic landscape.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to globally impactful research and help shape the future of Antarcticas environmental stewardship.
About You
You will bring a strong foundation in environmental science geochemistry polar ecology or a related field along with demonstrated capability to conduct high-quality independent research. You communicate effectively work collaboratively and are motivated by research with real-world impact.
How to Apply
Click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of the advertisement. Youll be prompted to respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the application process. Please also attach your CV to your application.
For further information about this position Doctor Melinda Waterman Lecturer in Environmental Sciences on .
Closing Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026 11:55 PM.
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The University of Wollongong is committed to equality diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer and a recognised leader in gender equality we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse women disability LGBTIQ and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
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