Senior Research Scientist—Aquaculture Geneticist: AIMS Researcher

3 days ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia ECO Magazine Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist—Aquaculture Geneticist to join our team at ECO Magazine. As a key member of our research team, you will play a critical role in conducting aquaculture activities and ensuring quality assurance and quality control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting aquaculture activities and ensuring quality assurance and quality control
  • Developing novel techniques and frameworks to minimize genetic diversity loss of aquaculture organisms relative to broodstock and wild populations
  • Supporting rapid decision making for aquaculture-based restoration by developing workflows from sample collection, sample processing, data collection, and data processing
  • Working closely with stakeholders to support the development of DNA-based tools for the rapid detection of pests and pathogenic microbes under aquarium conditions

Requirements:

  • PhD in Marine Biology or a related field
  • Extensive experience in genetic and genomic analyses, molecular work, bioinformatics, and data analysis using massive parallel sequencing
  • Demonstrated experience with sexual reproduction and aquaculture practices, preferably the reproduction of corals
  • Project management skills

What We Offer:

  • AOF Level 5 to 6 salary ($113,275 to $147,453 per annum) plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Located in Townsville, Queensland. Commuter car arrangements to site available
  • 9-day fortnight
  • Flexible Work Arrangements considered (including tele-working where possible)
  • Generous leave provisions
  • Free onsite gym and optional Fitness passport
  • Relocation assistance available

Please Note:

  • Non-Australian Citizens must hold an appropriate Visa with working entitlements that allows paid employment with ECO Magazine from commencement and for the term of the appointment, depending on the relevant Department of Home Affairs current policies
  • ECO Magazine strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19


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