Fixed term (2 years). Full-time, Joondalup Campus.
Open to domestic candidates with working rights.
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RESEARCH FELLOW, SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$121,442 TO $143,486 pa (LEVEL B) - Fixed term (2 years), Full-time.
The School of Science has a strong track record of excellence in teaching and research in Mathematics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Physics, Conservation Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Management, Horticulture and Sustainability. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and have active research programs across all disciplines. Based at both Joondalup and Bunbury campuses of ECU, the School of Science aims to maintain teaching and research excellence through recruitment of new staff.
About the Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Fellow in Fire Ecology. The successful candidate will work with Associate Professor Rob Davis and external government collaborators to deliver research outcomes on the impacts of prescribed burning on birds in the jarrah forests of WA. Specifically the candidate will:
Develop and implement a research program focussed on fire impacts on tree hollows and Black-Cocaktoos
Investigate the impacts of prescribed burning on jarrah forest avifauna.
About you:
An experienced fire ecologist with an extensive track record researching the impacts of fire on Australian birds is sought for an industry-funded project. The candidate will require a PhD in fire sciences, extensive research experience on the impacts of fire on Australian birds and have an excellent publication record in major peer-reviewed Q1 journals in the field. The candidate should have previous experience leading industry-funded projects in partnership with government agencies. Experience working as a fire scientist in government is preferred as is a working knowledge of prescribed burning in Western Australia and extensive experience with modelling the impacts of fire on biodiversity.
Essential criteria
A PhD on birds and fire
A strong publication track record on fire science and birds in Q1 journals
Extensive field experience in fire ecology and Australian birds
Previous experience leading monitoring programmes in a senior role
A track record of working within or with governments and NGO's to deliver on applied ecological outcomes
A well developed understanding of fire in Western Australia, particularly prescribed burning regimes in the SW forests
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Associate Professor Rob Davis on robert.davis@ecu.edu.au or 08 6304 5446.
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