Opportunities

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Research fellow position: marine larval biologist

  • Level A, research-only academic
  • $68,040 – $92,343 pa (plus 9.5% employer superannuation)
  • Full-time, starting early 2020
  • One year, fixed term with the possibility of extension to a second year
  • Monash University Clayton campus

Professor Dustin Marshall is seeking an experienced ecologist / evolutionary biologist, who specialises in microalgal biology with a strong empirical background, to explore the ways in which size affects the structure and function of marine phytoplankton. This position will be with the Centre for Geometric Biology within the School of Biological Sciences at Monash University.

As the successful candidate, you will be expected to maintain the Centre’s evolved lines of the microalgae Dunaliella and use these evolved microalgae to undertake experiments that test ecological and evolutionary theories. You will also have a strong quantitative background and have a demonstrated track record in producing high-quality publications.

Key selection criteria

  1. A doctoral qualification in empirical ecology / evolutionary biology using microalgae as a model species.
  2. Demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills; including an excellent track record of refereed research publications in high impact journals.
  3. Demonstrated experience in empirical research using cutting-edge quantitative approaches.
  4. Strong leadership, organisational and project management skills.
  5. Ability to work collaboratively with others

Enquiries to Professor Dustin Marshall on +61 3 9902 4449

Applications close Thursday 5 December 2019.

For more information, or to apply, refer to the Monash University website

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Research Fellow position (Biological Sciences, Centre for Geometric Biology)

  • Level A, research-only academic
  • Up to $99K including 17% superannuation
  • Full-time
  • Two-year, fixed-term
  • Monash University Clayton campus
  • Applications are now closed

Prof Dustin Marshall is seeking an evolutionary ecologist to explore the dynamics of biological systems, specifically how size and shape affect the ways resources move through populations and communities.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will explore how biological entities change their function as they change in size and shape, using empirical and/or theoretical approaches. The research will be conducted in collaboration with Prof Marshall as part of the Centre for Geometric Biology at Monash University.

You will further be expected to maintain consistently high research output in the form of quality publications, supervision of students, development and submission of grant proposals to external funding agencies, contribute more generally to communicating the research activities of the group, and participation in appropriate career development activities.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Key selection criteria

  1. A PhD in theoretical biology, or empirical evolutionary ecology.
  2. Demonstrated experience in developing theoretical models in fundamental ecology or empirical research using cutting-edge quantitative approaches.
  3. Demonstrated ability to undertake outstanding research; with a high quality research publication record in recognised journals;
  4. Ability to solve problems by using discretion, innovation and the exercise of high level diagnostic skills within areas of functional responsibility or professional expertise;
  5. Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to effectively analyse information and produce clear, succinct reports and documents which requires interaction with others;
  6. Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and set and meet deadlines;;
  7. Demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling.
  8. Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and in a multidisciplinary team to make a contribution toresearch and scholarship.
  9. Experience of, or willingness to work on, marine systems (desirable.
  10. A demonstrated understanding of questions in fundamental ecology and/or evolution (desirable)

Enquiries to Professor Dustin Marshall on +61 3 9902 4449

For more information, or to apply, refer to the Monash University website.

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Two PhD positions available: the ecology and/or evolutionary biology of sessile marine invertebrates

Two fully-funded PhD stipends are available to students interested in working on the evolutionary ecology of sessile marine invertebrates in Prof Dustin Marshall’s Marine Evolutionary Ecology Group (MEEG). The specifics of the project will joint collaboration between student and supervisor.

The stipends include all course fees plus ~$26,288 AUD per annum tax-free (the equivalent of approx. $33,000 before tax) with no teaching requirements for 3.5 years (the length of a PhD in Australia).

Guaranteed funding of project costs and research support, including the costs of attending at least one conference per year, is included

Project start dates can be any time in 2016.

To be eligible, applicants must have completed at least one year of post-graduate research in ecology and/or evolution.

Preference will be given to those with strong quantitative skills and publications in international journals.

Interested students should send a CV, brief statement of interests and contact details of two referees to dustin.marshall@monash.edu

Applications are now closed. 

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Lecturer positions x3 (Centre for Geometric Biology)

  • Level B academic
  • Up to 120K including 17% super
  • Full time, ongoing
  • Monash University Clayton campus
  • Applications are now closed

Prof Dustin Marshall is seeking to appoint dynamic individuals wishing to pursue academic careers in ecology, microbial evolutionary ecology or quantitative community ecology as a Lecturer (level B, equivalent to the US system’s tenure-track Assistant Professor) on a continuing basis.

  • Lecturer in Quantitative Community Ecology
  • Lecturer in Ecology
  • Lecturer in Empirical Microbiology

These three positions represent an exciting opportunity to develop a world-class program of research alongside a group of leading researchers in ecology, evolution and physiology, as part of an exciting new initiative at the Monash University School of Biological Science’s Centre for Geometric Biology.

Succesful applicants will:

  • have an outstanding track record of excellence in research
  • have a demonstrated ability to obtain external research funds
  • have developed and delivered teaching materials
  • have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • be innovative in and develop/lead successful research programs in ecology or microbial ecology or community ecology
  • be proactive in building funded research collaborations including with appropriate external partners
  • excel in teaching activities at the undergraduate level and in post-graduate supervision.

Applications must address of the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Enquiries to Professor Dustin Marshall, Director of the Centre for Geometric Biology, on +61 3 9902 4449 or Professor Steven Chown, Head of the School of Biological Sciences on +61 3 9905 5650.

For more information, or to apply, refer to the Monash University website.

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Research Fellow position (Centre for Geometric Biology)

  • Level A, research-only academic
  • Up to $96K including 17% superannuation
  • Full-time
  • Two-year, fixed-term
  • Monash University Clayton campus
  • Applications are now closed

Prof Dustin Marshall is seeking an experienced phytoplankton biologist to explore the dynamics of biological systems, specifically how size and shape affect the ways resources move through populations and communities.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will explore how phytoplankton populations and communities change their function as they change in size and shape, using empirical approaches. The research will be conducted in collaboration with Professor Dustin Marshall as part of the Centre for Geometric Biology at Monash University.

As the successful candidate, you will be expected to conduct empirical research in fundamental ecology or the design and analysis of experiments in phytoplankton systems. You will further be expected to maintain consistently high research output in the form of quality publications, supervision of students, development and submission of grant proposals to external funding agencies, contribute more generally to communicating the research activities of the group, and participation in appropriate career development activities.

Key selection criteria

  1. PhD in phytoplankton biology.
  2. Demonstrated experience in conducting empirical research using cutting-edge quantitative approaches.
  3. Demonstrated ability to undertake outstanding research; with a high quality research publication record in recognised journals;
  4. Ability to solve problems by using discretion, innovation and the exercise of high level diagnostic skills within areas of functional responsibility or professional expertise;
  5. Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to effectively analyse information and produce clear, succinct reports and documents which requires interaction with others.
  6. Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and set and meet deadlines.
  7. Demonstrated awareness of the principles of confidentiality, privacy and information handling.
  8. Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and in a multidisciplinary team to make a contribution to research and scholarship.
  9. Experience of, or willingness to work on biological scaling (desirable).
  10. A demonstrated understanding of questions in fundamental ecology and/or evolution (desirable).

Enquiries to Professor Dustin Marshall on +61 3 9902 4449

For more information, or to apply, refer to the Monash University website.

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Research Fellow positions ×2

The Marine Evolutionary Ecology Group at Monash University has two full time post-doctoral positions (two years with the possibility of two more) available.

  • Full time
  • Up to $96K including 17% super
  • Monash University, Clayton campus, Melbourne
  • Applications are now closed

Professor Dustin Marshall is seeking two experienced quantitative ecologists to explore the dynamics of biological systems, specifically how size and shape affect the ways resources move through populations and communities.

As a post-doctoral researcher, you will explore how populations and communities change their function as they change in size and shape, using empirical approaches, new theory or ideally a combination of both. The research will be conducted in collaboration with Marshall as part of a major new initiative at Monash University.

As the successful candidate, you will be expected to undertake theoretical research in fundamental ecology or the design and analysis of experiments.

You will further be expected to maintain consistently high research output in the form of quality publications, supervision of students, development and submission of grant proposals to external funding agencies, contribute more generally to communicating the research activities of the group, and participation in appropriate career development activities.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.