Research Assistant

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: 09 Jan 2022

  • $73,257 to $81,404 pa (HEW 5)
  • Fixed-term, Full-time, Joondalup Campus
  • Open to candidates with the relevant working rights

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE/CENTRE FOR MARINE ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH
$73,257 to $81,404 pa (HEW5)
FIXED-TERM (2 YEARS), FULL-TIME, JOONDALUP CAMPUS

Overview
ECU’s School of Science and Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research are seeking a research assistant to join a team to research pressure-response relationships of temperate seagrasses to dredging and climate change pressures and develop strategies to build resilience. The research assistant will work in a team assisting with field and mesocosm experiments, enter and analyse data and contribute to reporting.

Skills and Experience
Prospective candidates should have a Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in marine ecology or equivalent, with experience in experimental field and mesocosm studies. The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, good interpersonal communication and organisation skills is important. Knowledge of physiology of temperate seagrass ecosystems and SCUBA diving and boat handling skills will be an advantage.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $73,257 to $81,404 pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances. ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Associate Professor Kathryn McMahon on (08) 6304 5145 for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the Selection Criteria.

Closing Date
Applications close on Sunday, 9th January, 2022 at 11:30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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