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| Title | Research Team Leader, Marine Biodiversity |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is Australia’s tropical marine research agency with a mission to deliver world class research for the sustainable development, conservation, and management of tropical marine resources and environments. The Institute is headquartered on the coast at Cape Ferguson, 50km south of Townsville, Queensland, and has other laboratories in Darwin, Northern Territory, and Perth, Western Australia. These modern and well-equipped laboratories currently house over 200 staff, research fellows and visiting scientists. The Institute’s two coastal research vessels operate across northern Australia and near neighbours. Our people deliver knowledge and advice through research teams for marine biodiversity including aquaculture, coastal water quality and ecosystem health, climate change, and microbiology. The Institute is seeking an experienced scientist to provide research leadership and management to its Marine Biodiversity team. This position will lead and manage a large team (approx 60 FTE) of biodiversity scientists based in Townsville and Perth. The successful applicant will foster a collaborative and productive research culture with effective working relationships among researchers from different disciplines and organisations. The applicant will also lead, present, and publish world-class research from a relevant area relating to marine biodiversity. This scientific leadership position is an ongoing role, offered initially for a fixed term of 3 years and will be based in Townsville. This position is classified as Principal Research Scientist/Senior Principal Research Scientist (commencing salary of $118,250 - $150,790), as determined by qualifications and experience, plus up to 15.4% superannuation. The salary package for the senior level includes the provision of a private use vehicle. Generous working conditions also apply including a 9 day fortnight and 5 weeks annual leave. Position enquiries should be directed to Dr Peter Doherty, Research Director +61-7-4753 4282 (p.doherty@aims.gov.au). More information about this opportunity and detailed application kits are available from www.aims.gov.au/employment. Closing date for applications is close of business
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION Applications for advertised positions must be received on or before the specified closing date. Applications which are submitted electronically may be received up to midnight on the specified closing date. Applications must include a completed coversheet, resume and statement addressing the selection criteria. Other documentation supporting the application will also be accepted. Applications can be submitted via:
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