Research Fellow - Reef Catchments Science Partnership

staff.uq.edu.au

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $117,120.53 - $138,769.70; benefits: 17% sup...
Hybrid
Environmental risk assessment
Water quality monitoring
Data-driven environmental management
Join the Reef Catchments Science Partnership (RCSP) – a unique collaboration between UQ and the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) – working at the intersection of science, policy, and real-world impact to improve water quality and protect the Great Barrier Reef

Job Summary

  • Join the Reef Catchments Science Partnership (RCSP) – a unique collaboration between UQ and the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) – working at the intersection of science, policy, and real-world impact to improve water quality and protect the Great Barrier Reef.
  • As a Principal Research Leader (Research Fellow), you will provide day-to-day leadership of the RCSP team, drive high-quality research, and build your national research profile.
  • UQ provides staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

Matching Summary

Join the Reef Catchments Science Partnership (RCSP) – a unique collaboration between UQ and the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) – working at the intersection of science, policy, and real-world impact to improve water quality and protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Salary

Base: $117,120.53 - $138,769.70; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Environmental risk assessment
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Data-driven environmental management
  • Interdisciplinary research approaches
  • Translating research into outcomes

Nice-to-have

  • Building national research profile
  • Collaborating with government and industry
  • Fostering inclusive recruitment
  • Commitment to equity and diversity

Key Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant discipline
  • Demonstrated expertise in environmental risk assessment
  • Emerging research profile with publications
  • Experience in leading research projects
  • Experience in teaching and student supervision
  • Ability to engage with stakeholders

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia

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