Research Fellow Area-based Conservation
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Clayton, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Job No.: 697176
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $86195 - $116981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The School of Biological Sciences is looking for a Research Fellow to play a leading role within a collaborative research team working alongside Associate Professor Carly Cook a research assistant and graduate students on a ground-breaking ARC Future Fellowship project focused on protecting biodiversity outside protected areas. This project investigates innovative approaches to biodiversity conservation by understanding and evaluating the contributions of diverse actors and places.
In this role you will develop and apply tools to evaluate different types of conservation areas examining their capacity to support existing marine and terrestrial protected areas as part of integrated conservation landscapes and seascapes. This exciting position directly contributes to advancing progress toward Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework by exploring how countries can effectively leverage various conservation areas (including Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures) to help achieve the goal of protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in conservation science applied ecology decision science marine ecology environmental science or a closely related field. Demonstrated analytical skills including proficiency with the R environment spatial analysis and/or social research methods will be well regarded.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge research alongside top experts and directly influence global policy toward the 30x30 target for biodiversity conservation.
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To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilities neurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Carly Cook ARC Future Fellow School of Biological Sciences
Position Description:Research Fellow
Applications Close: Wednesday 9 September 2026 11:55pm AEST
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