Research Officer

**Classification**: ANU Officer Grade 5/6 (Research)
**Salary package**: $74,782 - $87,862 per annum plus 17% superannuation
**Term**: Full-time (part-time will be considered), Fixed Term (up to 36 months with possibility of extension).

**Working at ANU**

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
- Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
- Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
- Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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**The Position**

This is a key role in a friendly, inclusive research group that is focused on understanding the social dynamics, cognition and culture of wild birds. We do this with a combination of wild and captive work, with a focus on large-scale experiments using automated tracking and custom-built apparatus. The lab group is located at the Australian National University and the University of Zurich, however this position will be based at the Australian National University.

With no two days being the same, this role is integral to support the research group in delivering high quality research. This is primarily directed towards two newly started research grants, the first aimed at understanding socio-cognitive responses to human impact in urban-living sulphur-crested cockatoos, and the second aimed at investigating the potential for an inter-species innovation arms race around the recently emerged bin-opening innovation in sulphur-crested cockatoos.

**The Person** will act as a general lab and field assistant for a small lab group of 5-7 people, consisting of Postdocs, PhD and honours students, and casual research assistants. In this role, and as needed, they will: 1) assist lab members in designing, building or ordering new experimental equipment and in managing this equipment; 2) undertake field-work in the local area (Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong) on wild birds; 3) work with lab members and casual assistant to undertake various laboratory work including video-coding or processing of genetic/tissue samples; and 4) help manage our existing datasets, including from our citizen-science platform.

We are looking for a Research Officer with experience in field work, programming, and data management. We are looking for someone who likes working with wild birds, problem-solving, engaging in a diverse range of activities, and encourages team members and colleagues to fulfill their research goals. Opportunities to engage with and give input into research questions will be provided, and so the position would suit somebody who enjoys being involved in the active research process, hobby electronics/DIY, and active fieldwork. A driver’s license and good level of physical fitness will be necessary for the fieldwork component.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Biology here. Learn more about the research of the Aplin lab here.

**To Apply**

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

- A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
- A statement addressing your suitability against the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages).
- 30-minute interview, either in person or over video conferencing software.
- A short (1 hour) visit to the local field site with the group leader and other lab members, to experience hands-on the study system and species.