Postdoctoral Research Associate Opportunity
This fixed-term, three-year position is an exceptional chance to advance your career in fish seascape ecology.
The role will involve leading the integration and modelling of data, using a metapopulation framework to analyse multiple stressors.
* Undertake fieldwork campaigns, including coordinating team efforts, maintaining equipment and collecting data.
* Ensure compliance with safety procedures, ethics approvals and relevant policies.
* Mentor research assistants and students involved in the project.
* Contribute to acoustic tracking efforts, including data analysis.
We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in marine biology or a related field, a valid driver's license and a strong track record of publications in international scientific literature.
The ideal candidate will have experience with simulation modelling, coding and biophysical modelling, as well as advanced statistical abilities and technical expertise in marine biodiversity assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Data Integration and Modelling: Use a metapopulation framework to model multiple stressors.
Fieldwork Campaigns: Coordinate team efforts, maintain equipment and collect data.
Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to safety procedures, ethics approvals and university policies.
Mentoring and Support: Mentor research assistants and students involved in the project.
Acoustic Tracking: Contribute to acoustic tracking efforts, including data analysis.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Marine Biology: A doctoral degree in marine biology or a related field.
Driver's License: A valid driver's license.
Publications: A strong track record of publications in international scientific literature.
Skills and Experience:
Simulation Modelling: Experience with simulation modelling.
Coding: Proficiency in coding.
Biophysical Modelling: Experience with biophysical modelling.
Advanced Statistics: Advanced statistical abilities.
Marine Biodiversity: Technical expertise in marine biodiversity assessment.