Research Fellow in Terrestrial Vertebrate Ecology

• School of Science Technology and Engineering | Sunshine Coast Campus
• Level B $102,961 - $122,155 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Part-time (0.5 FTE), Fixed-term appointment for 6 months

 

The Opportunity

The School of Science, Technology and Engineering (SSTE) at the University of the Sunshine Coast fosters innovative and impactful research and educational outcomes. Our research has been independently rated as above or well-above world standard in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, Materials Engineering, and Technology. We have research and funding agreements with local, national and international funding agencies, as well as a number of industries.

You will undertake research on the ecophysiology of terrestrial vertebrates, with a particular focus on bats and small mammals.  Current projects include the response of insectivorous bats to fire and urbanisation and investigating the use of torpor in response to a variety of environmental variables by using both empirical data and models. You will supervise current postgraduate students, analyse and publish already available data and have the potential opportunity to collect new data.

 

You will

• make positive contributions to the research project; co-supervise honours students and candidates for higher degrees by research and develop a track record of publishing in quality refereed journals;
• analyse data to communicate research outcomes to both expert and lay audiences through publishing; and
• develop and maintaining strategic and productive partnerships, connections and relationships with people, groups and organisations at local, national and international levels

 

About University of the Sunshine Coast - UniSC

We’re a young, vibrant, and rapidly growing university with a focus on sustainability, impact and community. As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, UniSC is ripe with opportunities for passionate, skilled and determined leaders who want to make an impact in higher education.

Our award-winning facilities span five campuses across Southeast Queensland, in regions renowned for their natural beauty, enviable lifestyles, diverse communities and rich cultural heritage. UniSC is the world’s only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We are one of the most respected universities in Australia for our teaching quality, as acknowledged by our five-star rating in the Good Universities Guide - a title we have held for 17 consecutive years.

UniSC is recognised as a global leader in sustainability principles. Our strong commitment to achieving sustainability is embedded in our teaching, research and how we operate, as evidenced by the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings in which we are the top ranked Queensland university for ‘Overall Impact.’ UniSC is also ranked in the top three percent globally for 'Climate Action' impact, and third in Australia for our global impact to ‘Life on Land’. We’re in the top four percent globally for ‘Life Below Water’. These rankings are a welcome recognition of our research, teaching and stewardship work in these specialty areas.

We’re focused on becoming Australia’s most relevant university. This means our research explores the timeliest topics of our era, those with the most significance for the future. We have 26 research fields ranked at – or well above – world standard according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings.

UniSC’s national and international research impact continues to grow exponentially. Since 2013, we have more than tripled our annual research income, and this is just the start of our story. We are young, ambitious, and determined to become Australia’s premier regional university.

We warmly encourage you to join us on this journey.

 

About you

You possess a positive and engaging demeanour, enabling excellence for research outcomes, colleagues and project partners. Your well-developed interpersonal skills and exceptional written and verbal communication allow you to successfully communicate research findings. You enjoy interdisciplinary research, collaborate cohesively and share your expertise to contribute to the ongoing success of research outcomes.

 

You will possess:

• a relevant doctoral qualification and experience as a researcher;
• experience with field and laboratory research, data handling, statistical modelling and publishing peer-reviewed articles in ecophysiology (experience with small mammals including bats, will be considered advantageous);
• strong interest and proven skills in the discipline with the desire to conduct high quality science.
• research experience and potential including: refereed publications and other acknowledged research outputs that are discipline specific;
• expertise in securing internal and external funding (awarded over the last five years);
• previous esteem measures experience, such as keynote addresses or invitations to present, prizes and awards, committee/board membership etc;
• skilled in technology transfer activities;
• experienced in outreach activities (including engagement with external partners); and
• demonstrated experience supervising research students.

At UniSC, we have a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. Should you require additional support, email usccareers@usc.edu.au or phone +61 7 5430 2830.

 

Contact 

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dr Clare Stawski

Lecturer in Terrestrial Vertebrate Ecology
Telephone: 07 5459 5764

Please apply by midnight, Monday 16 January 2022

 

To Apply 

All applications must be lodged through our website.

A completed application includes:

• a resume; and
• a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages).

Your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified Selection Criteria as outlined within the Position Description.

Position Description: Research_Fellow_in_Terrestrial_Vertebrate_Ecology.pdf

 

Benefits of working at UniSC

UniSC is a community which recognises and embraces diversity among our staff, students and community partnerships. We provide an inclusive environment where each person feels they belong and are respected, connected and empowered to contribute and grow in meaningful ways.

UniSC is a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative which aims to address and improve gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) disciplines. Attaining an award is recognition of our ongoing commitment to improving gender equity and ensuring that women from diverse backgrounds, as well as underrepresented groups, are best positioned to reach their full potential.

UniSC offers career enhancement opportunities such as professional development and specialised leadership and management programs. We are an inclusive employer offering flexible work options, extensive and generous leave options and a 36.25 hour working week for our professional staff. For more information, visit our website https://www.usc.edu.au/about/work-at-unisc/benefits-of-working-at-unisc

 

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