Research Investigator

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeePaleoclimate Full time $81,293 - $109,307

Position Overview

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Research Associate in Sedimentary Ancient DNA Applied to Palaeoecology

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Associate to join our team in the Earth Sciences department. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting interdisciplinary research using modern and sediment-hosted ancient DNA.

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The position is funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project and involves collaboration with colleagues and students working on sedimentology, geochronology, palynology, isotopes, and organic geochemistry. The Research Associate will contribute to fieldwork and sediment analysis, supervise students, and work towards synthesising project outcomes to inform sustainable fire management and biodiversity conservation on Kangaroo Island and across southeastern Australia.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Construct and analyse a DNA reference database for the native flora of Kangaroo Island, South Australia.">
  • Analyse ancient DNA from sediments on Kangaroo Island to develop novel records of vegetation change over the last 10,000 years.">
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Requirements:

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  • PhD or equivalent degree.">
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the analysis of ancient DNA from Quaternary (or older) sediments.">
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the bioinformatic processing of DNA data.">
  • An excellent publication record in international, peer-reviewed journals, relative to experience.">
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: botany, fire ecology, landscape ecology, palaeoecology, climate change, paleoclimates, environmental change, or similar.">
  • Willingness to work in a team environment and communicate across disciplines.">
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Desired Characteristics:

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  • Willingness to participate in supervision of undergraduate and/or PhD students.">
  • Expertise in field botany—plant identification, collection, and curation.">
  • Experience with lakes/wetlands and wetland sediments.">
  • Experience in numerical analysis or modelling of (palaeo)environmental data using R/Python/Matlab or similar platforms.">
  • Experience with sediment analysis, including palaeoecological techniques, sedimentology, radiocarbon dating, and geochemistry.">
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Benefits:

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  • The University offers a rewarding workplace with extensive research programs, industry collaborations, and a vibrant academic community.">
  • Our culture values diversity, integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence, and discovery.">
  • We support flexible work arrangements and offer benefits such as salary packaging, professional development, and on-campus health and fitness facilities.">
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About Us:

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The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of innovative teaching and research, partnering with industries to address global challenges.

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How to Apply:

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Apply via the 'Apply Now' button, submitting a cover letter, resume, and responses to the selection criteria as outlined in the position description or criteria document.

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Applications close when suitable candidates are found.

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For further information contact

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