Research Scientist

1 day ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA Full time $83,456 - $142,460 per year

Salary: Specified Calling Level 1-3, $83,456 - $142,460 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024

  • Fantastic opportunity to work on a range of exciting fisheries and aquatic science projects
  • Learn and apply world-class fisheries research techniques
  • Make a positive impact on the Western Australian (WA) community by supporting fisheries sustainability

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is seeking to establish a pool of qualified Research Scientists to work within the Aquatic Science and Assessment branch. There are currently five (5) Research Scientist positions available for immediate filling.

What will your typical day look like?

As a Research Scientist with DPIRD, your key responsibility will be to undertake fisheries-related scientific research. Successful applicants may be required to perform combinations of the following: quantitative fisheries stock assessments and various associated analyses, support development of strategic projects (including budgeting and management), lead and undertake field surveys, manage support staff, and produce scientific publications.

There are currently opportunities for applicants who have skills and/or relevant experience in the following areas: Mollusc & Developing Fisheries, Assessments, Strategic & Statewide, Shark Depredation, and Freshwater.

For further information on each area, please refer to Jobs WA.

Enough about us, let's talk about you.

The successful applicants will have the ability to provide expert scientific advice to fisheries policy makers along with strong quantitative and communication skills. We are seeking individuals with a blend of skills drawn from the following list:

  • strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • knowledge/experience in designing and/or undertaking scientific research surveys including electronic monitoring and field-based programs
  • ability to work independently and collaboratively conducting research and analysis
  • knowledge/experience of population modelling/stock assessment
  • computer programming and coding skills (e.g. R, ADMB, TMB, Python)
  • machine learning, computer vision, data annotation skills

Get ready to apply. It's simple.

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Need further information?

For enquiries regarding this Recruitment Process or the Mollusc & Developing Fisheries position, please contact Lachlan Strain, Principal Research Scientist, on during business hours).

For enquiries about the Assessments position, please contact Alex Hesp, Principal Research Scientist, on during business hours).

For enquiries about the Strategic & Statewide, Shark Depredation and Freshwater positions, please contact Gary Jackson, Principal Research Scientist, on during business hours).

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