Research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Nathan, Australia Griffith University Full time

**Company Description** Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.**
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

**Why?** Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security emphasises that food security and human well-being depend on the health of our ecosystems. Our researchers seek ways to improve the health of both natural and managed ecosystems with research that cuts across disciplines and creates an impact globally.

This Research Fellow will join the Professor of Plant Science’s research group on the Hort Innovation funded project titled ‘Supporting the Health and Expansion of the Australian Stingless Bee Industry’. Focus areas include bee nutrition, hive propagation, colony health, and pollination efficiency in crops like avocado, lychee, macadamia, and strawberry. Special emphasis on improving pollination efficiency. This Research Fellow position will be responsible for:

- Conducting fieldwork and laboratory research to support the Hort Innovation stingless-bee project.
- Preparing milestone reports, presentations, and publications for beekeepers and growers.
- Engaging with beekeepers, growers, researchers, and other stakeholders involved in the project.
- This is a fixed term (3 years), full time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations._
- Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples._

**Salary Range**
The full time equivalent base salary will be Academic Research Fellow Grade 2 range $110,464 - $131,180 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129,243 - $153,481 per annum.
**Qualifications**
To be successful you will hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications/work experience in a relevant field such as horticultural science, pollination biology or bee biology.

You will also have research experience and skills in some or all of the following areas:

- Expertise in pollination biology, plant reproductive biology, and fruit or nut quality assessment.
- Knowledge of bee biology, particularly health and nutrition of social stingless bees.
- Proficiency in DNA metabarcoding, plant gene flow analysis, molecular biology, and statistical analysis.
- Experience in publishing research in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conducting farm-based research trials, with the ability to communicate findings to growers and beekeepers to enhance sustainability or profitability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in contributing to group research projects, mentoring, and supervising higher degree research students, while fostering a positive culture.

**Additional Information** Why join Griffith?**
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives - on campus Gym facilities

**How to apply**
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission)

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