Research Fellow

**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.

The Research Fellow position will contribute to the UKRI EPSRC Frontier Research Guarantee funded project in collaboration with University of Oxford “BIOTIC CHANGE: Why do some types of biotic change produce predictable ecological, evolutionary and life history strategy change?”. This project represents a collaboration between Griffith University (Professor Hamish McCallum) and the University of Oxford (Professor Tim Coulson and Professor Sonya Clegg).

To be successful in this role you will be required to:

- Conduct extensive field-based research, which involves catching, measuring and banding birds.
- Possess a full driving licence.
- Demonstrate expertise in data entry, data analysis and paper writing.
- Manage students and volunteers undertaking fieldwork.
- This is a fixed term (3 years - with the possibility of extension), 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 Research Fellow, Grade 1 range $84,830 - $99,367per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $99,251 - $116,259 per annum.
**Qualifications**
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

- A PhD in a related field (e.g. evolutionary ecology).
- A good publication record in high impact, international, esteemed peer-reviewed journals, and an ability to seek competitive funding.
- Project management experience, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.

**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:

- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- 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)

**_ Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position._**

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Hamish McCallum, Director