Research Fellowship: From Catchment to Coral Reefs - impacts of terrestrial runoff into the Great Barrier Reef
Job Level(s): Research Academic Level B, Research Academic Level A
Location: Australian National University, Canberra
Closing date: 30 June 2008
Reference Number: RSES4846
Salary Package: $61,179 - $81,135 pa plus 17% super
Position Statement
The purpose of the position is to conduct research on land-based pollution into the Great Barrier Reef using novel geochemical proxies in corals. The appointee will become a member of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies based at the ANU node.
Duties and Accountabilities
The appointment is supported by funding from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies and by AIMS (Australian Institute of Marine Science). The appointment will be at the ANU node of the centre with the successful applicant expected to have wide-ranging interactions with other members from James Cook University, University of Queensland and AIMS.
Project description
Long-term changes in the quantity of sediment and nutrients delivered to the GBR is playing an important role in the present-day health and sustainability of the GBR. These changes will be quantified along an inshore to offshore gradient in the GBR together with an assessment of anthropogenic contributions relative to the ‘natural baseline’.
Role Statement:
- Conduct research in the area of the project both as a member of a team and centre as well as independently;
- Collaborate in the production of publications in refereed journals and conferences of international standard;
- Maintain an involvement in professional activities including attendance at international conferences in the research area of the project;
- Undertake supervision of honours students where feasible and assist in the postgraduate supervision in the research area of the project;
- Attend meetings associated with the research or the work of the organisational unit to which the research is connected and/or meetings.
- Other duties as required consistent with the classification level. Position Statement
SELECTION CRITERIA:
A. Qualifications
PhD in related discipline
B. Experience
- Research achievements as demonstrated by published works in refereed journals.
- Experience in undertaking geochemical studies of marine ecosystems.
- A background in the use of corals as environmental proxies is desirable.
- Ability to carry out independent research.
- Willingness to attract external funding to support individual research and the work of the Centre.
- Experienced in SCUBA diving and marine fieldwork.
C. Attributes
- Ability to communicate freely with other staff, to act as a team member, and to motivate students.
- Excellent English language communication skills, both oral and written.
- Commitment to ethical and professional standards.
- A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context.
Selection Process
For the selection process, candidates should provide statements addressing the required experience and attributes as listed in the selection criteria, and indicate the Level (A or B) of the position they are applying for.
Further particulars, including selection criteria, are available from:
Nathalie Garrido, phone 6125 3886, e-mail Nathalie.Garrido@anu.edu.au or http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/Academic_Positions/_PDF/RSES4846.pdf.
If you wish to discuss the position after obtaining the selection documentation, please contact:
Professor Malcolm McCulloch, phone 6125 9969, e-mail Malcolm.McCulloch@anu.edu.au.
Information for applicants http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/How_To_Apply/index.asp.
Job Application Cover sheet - http://info.anu.edu.au/policies/_DHR/Forms/HR86.asp.
