Job Description:
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* We are seeking a motivated and capable researcher to join a collaborative project focused on understanding the movements of feral cats and foxes and evaluating the effectiveness of pest animal monitoring programs across Australia.
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The Role:
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* This is an excellent opportunity for a recent science graduate interested in conservation, wildlife management, or ecological research.
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Your Key Responsibilities Include:
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* Working with stakeholders (e.g. local authorities) to gather and collate data on feral cat and fox monitoring activities (primarily from camera traps)
* Preparing and securely storing data, ensuring it's formatted for analysis and reporting
* Conducting simple summary statistics and assisting with preliminary data interpretation
* Supporting research management tasks, including licensing, risk and animal ethics documentation
* Organising and attending meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations; recording meeting minutes and actions
* Assisting with budget monitoring to ensure compliance with financial rules
* Contributing to the preparation and submission of research publications
* Developing outreach material (e.g. blogs, media releases) to promote the project
* Supporting project reporting for funding agencies and collaborators
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What We're Looking For:
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* A degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, or a related field
* Strong data management skills and attention to detail
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* A curious, enquiring mindset and willingness to learn
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Benefits:
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* Competitive salary and superannuation benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
* 17% super and salary packaging
* Additional university holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
* Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more