Post Doctoral Research Associate in Statistical Ecology

3 days ago


Perth, Australia Curtin University of Technology Full time

2.5-year full-time, fixed-term position from commencement
- $104,916 - $112,486 (ALA) plus 17% superannuation
- Excellent working conditions, supportive and collaborative work environment

**Job Reference: 1005770**

**Your new role**
You will lead modelling work on the containment and eradication of a prominent pest species, Polyphagous Shothole Borer (PSHB) in Western Australia. The work will involve a combination of simulation and statistical modelling.
**Your key responsibilities will be**:

- Lead analysis of State response data to estimate detection, occupancy, and spread of PSHB
- Engage with key stakeholders to understand their challenges and translate analytical results
- Assist with the supervision and development of graduate student projects

**We are looking for someone with the following key capabilities**:

- A PhD in a relevant field
- Demonstrated experience working with ecological datasets
- Demonstrated experience in statistical inference and reporting
- Knowledge of models and theory in statistical ecology
- Demonstrated track record in research publication
- Demonstrated experience with data and code management

**As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role**

**About Us**:_The Population Biology and genomics Group_**

Established in July 2023 under the Western Australian Government Premier’s Science Fellowship Program, the Population Biology and Genomics Group is a new and rapidly growing research group in the School of Molecular and Life Sciences at Curtin University.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page

**Join Us**
**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents**:

- Updated Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

**Applications close: Sunday 6th of July 2025**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert._


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