Lecturer in Marine Science

Lecturer in Marine Science

Job no: 539847

Work type: Full Time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Lecturer

The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B academic) in the Marine Sciences. The purpose of this role is to conduct high quality research, teaching and research student supervision in the field of fisheries research and/or biological oceanography with strong links to state, national or international policy and current environmental management.

The School is interested in an appointment of a Marine Scientist with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Fisheries science including wild fisheries & aquaculture; Biological oceanography & pelagic ecosystems, including ichthyoplankton and zooplankton; Interactions across biological and physical marine systems; Marine biogeochemistry & nutrient cycling; Current environmental threats and solutions for improved marine management; Quantitative sciences needed for decision making and management; Translating marine science to state, national and/or international policy; Public communication of scientific research to increase potential impact.

About the role

• Level B ($127k - $150k) plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Continuing
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Conduct of high-quality research in fisheries and/or biological oceanography independently and as part of research teams.
• Publication of scientific papers and reports in highly ranked journals and provision of reports to funding bodies.
• To maintain and grow research through success in application for external research funds, including the national competitive grant schemes and/or contract research.
• Supervision of research students enrolled in Honours, Masters and PhD degrees.
• Teaching and coordination of units within undergraduate degree programs, including use of digital educational platforms.
• Contribute to curriculum and course development in teaching programs within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Contribution to the objectives of relevant research centres and groups within the university.
• Engage in public communication of research results and their implications
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participation in major conferences and/or workshops relevant to the disciplinary area.
• Contribution to the administration and leadership roles appropriate to the level of appointment within the School as required.

About the successful applicant (Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in fisheries and/or biological oceanography or related sciences.
• Demonstrated excellence in research.
• A strong track record of publications in top-tier journals and conference presentations (relative to opportunity).
• Capacity to secure research funding from competitive grant schemes and other sources and/or obtain research contracts (relative to opportunity), including fellowships.
• Capacity to work within, and commence building, a research team and attract higher degree research students
• Capacity to establish collaborations with external agencies and non-government organisations to deliver science that can impact marine science policy, management or practice.
• Capacity to deliver high quality and engaging teaching in undergraduate courses, at introductory and advanced levels, including digital delivery of course content.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders, the public and students.
• Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills.
• A commitment to the collaborative and inclusive culture of the School.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.