• Full time, Fixed term (2 years)
• Located at our Albury-Wodonga campus
• [Level B] - $98,510- $116,332 per annum + 17% superannuation

About the position

This position will provide the successful applicant with an exciting opportunity to work within the Research Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment at La Trobe University at the Albury-Wodonga campus, as a member of the Centre’s dedicated freshwater ecology research team.

The Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems (CFE) is one of 13 Research Centre’s within the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment. The Centre brings together a broad range of expertise to undertake both basic and applied research, with a strong emphasis on contributing to the sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems.

Skills and Experience and Qualification;

• Conduct high quality research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as part of a team.
• Participate in professional activities including publishing peer-reviews articles, and presentations at conferences and seminars in field of expertise.
• Provide advice within the field of the employee's research to Honours and postgraduate students
• Contribute to and uphold a robust and ambitious research culture.
• Assist in obtaining research funding from external sources.
• Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience.
• A record of publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of strong research potential.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, or co-supervise, Honours, Masters and/or PhD students.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• flexible work arrangements
• discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: Sunday 5^th June 2022 by 11:55 pm

Position Enquiries: Nicholas Bond; N.Bond@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

 All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.