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3-Year fixed term, full time appointment

Research Focused Academic Level A Salary $68,536 to $102,820 pa

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Casuarina Campus

Undertake research into understanding the resilience of aquatic ecosystems - linking habitat structure and function in savanna riparian zones through multiscale remote sensing.

About the Position

As a Research Fellow – Remote sensing riparian vegetation, you will be involved in a collaborative partnership between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and CSIRO titled ‘The development of scientific capability in freshwater ecology and the use of new technologies in natural resource management in Northern Australia’.

You will manage and coordinate research projects with the long-term goal of developing a productive and lasting research partnership with CDU and CSIRO. Undertaking research into understanding the resilience of aquatic ecosystems, in particular, linking habitat structure and function in savanna riparian zones through multiscale remote sensing; you'll conduct quantitative research and processes data, contribute to project management, undertake field work in remote locations and contribute to the preparation of research reports and scientific manuscripts to achieve the objectives of the CDU-CSIRO partnership.

To be successful, you will possess:

A PhD in remote sensing of landscapes or other appropriate field, or an equivalent combination of postgraduate qualifications and/ or experience.

Demonstrated expertise using remote sensing data to analyse spatial and temporal patterns of vegetation water use and experience analysing ecological datasets.

Evidence of publishing scientific papers in high impact international journals.

Demonstrated ability to identify research and collaboration opportunities and secure research funding.

Ability to generate and deliver effective presentations and papers to research colleagues, government policy makers and the wider community.

Experience in conducting field research in remote locations.

To view the responsibilities of the role please click the following link for the position profile: https://apps.cdu.edu.au/pps/doc?pos=10348 

All applications must be received online via https://cdu.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/research-fellow-remote-sensing-riparian-vegetation-1492  and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion please contact Lindsay Hutley on 08 8946 7103 or email lindsay.hutley@cdu.edu.au