Job Description:
Fixed Term (until 30.06.2028), Full Time
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
CQUniversity Gladstone Marina (Relocation support available)
Total Remuneration $187,890 to $205,911 pa (including salary of $158,770 to $173,998 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Equivalent to Level D Academic (Associate Professor)
Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.
Working at CQUniversity
The Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (CMERC) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Research Fellow in Coastal Restoration to join our research team. This position presents a unique opportunity to lead groundbreaking work in seagrass and coastal ecosystem restoration within one of the world's most iconic marine environments – the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
In this role you will be responsible for conducting independent research within your discipline, producing papers and publications, and supervising staff. You will lead and manage large research projects, oversee the work of support researchers, and promote research collaborations with external organisations. You will also prepare research proposals, manage research grant finances, and participate in professional activities such as conferences.
If you are an expert in coastal restoration with a passion for driving transformative environmental change, we invite you to apply for this prestigious position at CMERC. Working at our state-of-the-art waterfront facility, equipped with purpose-built laboratory and aquaria resources, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with industry leaders, port managers, and natural resource managers. Together, we will undertake high-impact research that drives real-world solutions for coastal and marine ecosystem restoration. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful, lasting environmental change in collaboration with key stakeholders within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and large multi commodity Port.
Be Rewarded
6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas/New Year closure)
17% superannuation (with a choice of joining an award-winning superfund
Generous carers and parental leave
Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Position Requirements
Hold doctoral qualifications or equivalent accreditation and standing together with subsequent research experience in seagrass ecological restoration (other coastal restoration expertise will be considered).
Demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding contribution to research publications, conference papers, reports and/or professional and/or technical contributions in the relevant discipline.
Demonstrated ability to engage in research areas of research strength and a willingness to engage in sourcing and obtaining external grants and contracts.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and in multidisciplinary teams as well as providing guidance and oversight of others involved in project-based work.
Proven ability to undertake comprehensive investigative research work, demonstrating expertise and skill in research methods and ability, including analysis, interpretation of statistics and preparation of research reports and papers.
Demonstrated ability to liaise, advise and consult with internal and external clients at all levels and maintaining positive client relationships.
Position Description
For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description .
Apply today for a career that changes lives
Applications Close:11:59pm, Sunday, 5 January 2025
Job Requisition ID:5432
Contact Details:
Emma Jackson
(07) 4970 7208
[email protected]
When submitting your application, please include:Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.
CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.
Please note, CQUniversity will be closed from Friday, 20 December 2024, and will reopen Thursday, 2 January 2025. For any vacancy-related questions or technical issues experienced during this time, please email the contact person listed below, and they will respond to you upon their return in the New Year. We wish you a safe and enjoyable festive season.