Posted: 19 August
Offer description
Research Assistant Position
The University of Sydney is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the Fish Seascapes Project.
This project aims to quantify the effects of large-scale infrastructure on fish connectivity and populations by advancing our understanding of critical ecological processes within modified coastal seascapes.
The project will involve significant collaboration with NSW DPIRD Scientists, Technicians, and Managers, and will support a variety of research students (Honours, Masters, and PhD).
* Support timely research execution, organize team meetings, and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders, address concerns proactively, and foster collaboration.
* Manage purchasing, payments, and invoice processing; undertake additional duties within classification level as required.
* Prioritize and coordinate health and safety activities, including safety drills and risk management in daily operations.
* Plan and lead coastal fieldwork, organize logistics, maintain field equipment, and ensure safety and ethics compliance.
* Assist with data collection and analysis, process biological data, and coordinate accurate reporting and documentation of research outputs.
About You
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (marine biology) or equivalent, coupled with demonstrated experience in a related role.
* Current NSW driver's license - minimum class C.
* NSW recreational boating license or equivalent.
* Experience conducting marine fieldwork, including animal tracking and general fish ecology-related research.
* Demonstrated technical experience in marine biodiversity assessment and implementation of scientific monitoring programs.
* Demonstrated experience contributing to managing large datasets and comfortable using MS Office suite.
* Experienced snorkeler.
* Experience operating boats in marine environments and trailering them.
* Experience working in large teams.
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
* Scientific diving qualification (AS2815.6 - Restricted Occupational Scuba Diving).
* Experience with data collection, QAQC procedures, and data analysis.
* Experience with 'R' programming language.
* Fish dissection experience, including otolith analysis.
* Analysis of video data from marine systems (e.g., BRUVs, DOVs).
Seniority Level: Entry-level Employment Type: Contract Job Function: Education, Research, Science Industry: Higher Education
