Postdoctoral Fellow - Marine Science

This Job is based in Australia

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The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) examine the natural environment, including life, from the core of the Earth to its upper atmosphere, deep in time through to the present and modelling towards the future. Research within BEES is clustered within four general thematic areas : Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Climate Science; Environmental Change, Sustainability and Resources, Paleoenvironments and Earth History. The School of BEES has over 150 academic and professional staff, over 170 research students and 60 honours students.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Associate / Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our collaborative research team and work with us on marine restoration and ecology projects, including Operation Posidonia. This position includes work managed via the Sydney Institute of Marine Science. Our research work entails extensive underwater field work and requires a candidate with substantial experience in the field. The successful candidate will play an important role in leading high-quality research projects to drive the advancement of our understanding and conservation of marine ecosystems, working alongside a committed team of professionals from both institutions.

The Research Associate / Post-Doctoral Fellow (Level A) contributes towards the research effort of the Centre for Marine Science and Innovation and develops their research expertise through managing and pursuing projects within the area of marine ecology, with a particular focus on marine restoration.

About The Role

The role will work under the supervision of Professor Adriana Vergés

Specific Responsibilities For This Role Include

About The Successful Applicant

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You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.

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Contact : Adriana Verges

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Applications close : November 24th, 2025

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Skills Required

Project Management, Experimental Design, Communication Skills, Scuba Diving, marine biology