Krill Ecosystem Specialist

1 week ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia beBeeKrillPhysiologist Full time $82,898 - $155,885
Research Associate - Krill Physiologist

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP) in conducting research on Antarctic krill through marine fieldwork and controlled aquarium experiments.

About the Opportunity
  • The Research Associate - Krill Physiologist will be part of the AAPP, a research program funded by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
  • The AAPP brings together government and non-government entities to deliver a significant part of the national Antarctic science program.
  • The Research Associate - Krill Physiologist will study climate change impacts including ocean acidification on Antarctic krill physiology through field observations on marine science voyages and aquaria experiments.
Key Responsibilities
  1. Conduct innovative biological and ecological research, primarily on Antarctic krill, through field observations on marine science voyages and aquaria experiments.
  2. Develop and apply novel analyses to determine the mechanisms underpinning the effects of environmental change on the ecological processes and biogeochemical cycles within the krill ecosystem, and their relation to sea ice.
  3. Undertake high-quality research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team, publish research findings as sole author or in collaboration, in order to meet and regularly exceed the University's research performance expectations for Level A or B.
  4. Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community.
We are Seeking Someone Who:
  • Holds a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as marine biology or other marine science discipline.
  • Has a strong research background in laboratory and ship-based marine biology, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing external competitive and other funding.
  • Is willing to undertake marine science voyages of up to ninety days in duration.
  • Can effectively culture and maintain marine invertebrates.
  • Has strong quantitative and analytical skills for data interpretation.
  • Has strong verbal and written communication skills for authoring peer-reviewed scientific publications and presenting science outcomes at national and international forums.
  • Has inter-personal skill, ability to work both independently and as part of a small team, and to engage widely and develop and sustain working relationships.
  • Meets the requirements for Academic Level A or B.

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