Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Biodiversity of coral reefs
Job Level(s): Research Academic Level B, Research Academic Level A
Location: James Cook University, Townsville
Closing Date: 12 January 2007
Reference: 6218
Position Statement
The appointee will contribute to improving understanding of mechanisms and processes that maintain local and global biodiversity. We seek applicants with a relevant PhD, an excellent publication record, strong modelling or analytical skills and an interest in any scientific area relevant to the biodiversity of coral reefs, including biogeography, phylogenetics, phylogeography, macroecology, mathematical modelling, biodiversity, ecosystem function, or resilience.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Conduct research independently and as part of a team which contributes to the achievement of the aims of the ARC Centre of Excellence, particularly the research program for Understanding and Managing Coral Reef Biodiversity
- Contribute to improving understanding of mechanisms and processes that maintain local and global biodiversity
- Work independently and collaborate with centre staff to apply skills to research problems in coral reef management and conservation
- Produce publications from research in high quality journals
- Co-supervise graduate students, if appropriate
Key Selection Criteria
- PhD in related discipline
- Exceptional publications record for stage of career
- Strong modelling or analytical skills
- Established interest in any scientific area relevant to the biodiversity of coral reefs, including biogeography, phylogenetics, phylogeography, macroecology, mathematical modelling, biodiversity, ecosystem function, or resilience
- Established links (national and international) with appropriate research organisations and personnel
- High level of numerical/statistical and modelling skills
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable Selection Criteria
- Experience with macroecology or evolutionary studies
Enquiries to
Professor David Bellwood
61 7 4781 4447
David.Bellwood@jcu.edu.au
Employment Type
Appointments will be full-time for a fixed term (research only) of up to three years subject to a probationary period.
Salary
$62531 - $67113 per annum
$55503 - $59474 per annum
depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits
Benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging.
Method of Application Procedure
Please forward a CV, statement of research interests, pdfs of recent publications, email addresses of three potential referees, and a cover letter which addresses the selection criteria to Recruitment Officer, Human Resources, telephone: (07) 4781 5012; e-mail jcu.recruitment@jcu.edu.au
Apply on line from http://www.jcu.edu.au/app/jobs/positiondetails.cfm?reference=6218
