Role
Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 3 years
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of BioSciences
Salary: Level A: $87,266 – $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super (PhD entry Level A.6 $110,319 p.a. plus 17% super)
Overview
Fully funded three–year post‐doc in community and spatial ecology. Lead a flagship large‐scale intertidal field experiment and develop your independent research profile within a collaborative, high‐performing School of BioSciences program.
What you will deliver
* Lead the design, implementation and day‐to‐day delivery of a large‐scale intertidal field experiment in coastal systems.
* Analyse field‐collected data using quantitative and spatial methods; develop models linking empirical patterns to ecological mechanisms.
* Prepare high‐quality manuscripts, conference presentations and reports that communicate research findings to academic and broader audiences.
* Contribute to grant applications, supervise and mentor students, and support collaborative projects within the research program.
* Engage with School activities, seminars and outreach, promoting diversity, inclusion and public understanding of ecological science.
You may be a great fit if you
* Hold a completed or near‐completed PhD in ecology or a closely related discipline.
* Demonstrate strong experience designing and delivering field‐based ecological research, ideally including coastal, marine or intertidal environments.
* Bring advanced quantitative skills, including proficiency in R, and experience analysing complex field datasets using robust methods.
* Show a developing track record of peer‐reviewed publications and a clear ambition to build an academic research career.
* Exhibit excellent organisational and project‐management abilities, maintaining momentum from experimental planning to synthesis and publication.
* Value collaborative, inclusive team environments and enjoy mentoring students and engaging with external partners and stakeholders.
What we offer you
* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by a commitment to inclusion and well‐being.
* Career development opportunities, including access to tailored programs and learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning.
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower work‐life balance, including leading parental leave, gender‐affirmation leave and cultural leave.
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services, including Bupa health insurance.
* Health and well‐being services including an Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child‐safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Application essentials
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* This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants; if successful, we will support you through this process.
* A Working with Children Check is required for all positions; we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
* Upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience.
* Upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Contact information for questions about the position
* Lynette Loke – lynette.loke@unimelb.edu.au
* Recruitment process queries – hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
* Recruitment adjustments – Kim Groizard – +61 3 9035 3218 or hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
Applications close
22 June 2026 11:59 PM, Melbourne time zone.
Position Description Documents
JR‐012722 Research Fellow in Community Ecology, Spatial Ecology_PD.pdfJR‐012722 Research Fellow in Community Ecology, Spatial Ecology.docx
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