"Research Fellow in Natural Capital"

Role type: Full-Time; Fixed term for 12 months

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

Salary: Level A: $85,555 - 116,094 p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute to climate-smart forestry research
• Conduct field surveys in diverse Victorian landscapes
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Your next career opportunity: As a Research Fellow in Natural Capital, you'll play a crucial role in a groundbreaking project exploring sustainable forestry practices. You'll conduct field-based surveys, analyse natural capital values, and perform carbon life-cycle analyses across eastern Victoria's agricultural landscapes. This position offers you the opportunity to contribute to climate-smart forestry research, working with industry partners and multiple universities to shape the future of Australia's forest and wood products industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Field Research: Plan and execute field-based surveys to assess natural capital values, including forest structure, composition, and fauna diversity.
• Analyse and Report: Process and analyse field data, contribute to high-impact publications, and present findings at conferences and workshops.
• Collaborate and Engage: Work closely with industry partners, participate in project meetings, and contribute to research proposals.
• Support Education: Assist in supervising and mentoring research students at undergraduate and graduate levels.

You may be a great fit if: You are a dedicated researcher with a PhD in forest ecology or a related field, possessing strong field research skills, data analysis expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. You may also have a PhD (or be near completion) in forest ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline, possess experience in designing and implementing field-based research programs, demonstrate expertise in forest composition, structure, and fauna surveying methods, have strong statistical data analysis skills and a sound publication record, and show excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.

What we offer you: We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including supportive flexible work arrangements, progressive leave provisions, salary packaging, and access to discounted services.

Your new team - School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences: The School brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges.