The Opportunity

• Apply your qualifications & experience in Coral Reef Ecology
• Enjoy a role that takes you from office to field
• Join CSIRO's Oceans and Atmosphere & lead impactful research in reef restoration.

We are seeking a Project Scientist with a strong background in Coral Reef Ecology to conduct detailed planning, development, preparation and undertaking, and report writing to deliver research for two projects related to coral larvae capture, culture, and deployment.  With guidance from the Senior Research Scientist, you will lead the conduct of research and training into the use of coral larvae for reef restoration.

The Moving Corals Project, which is part of the Reef Restoration and Adaptation program activities on the Great Barrier Reef, will involve the organisation and testing of equipment, methodologies, and their outcomes on the use of capturing, culturing, and deploying coral larvae in our collaborative project with Southern Cross University.  The Maldives Coral Larvae Restoration Project focuses on the preparation of activities, equipment, and training of local stakeholders in the cultivation of coral larvae for reef restoration in our collaborative project with the Maldives Marine Research Institute. For both projects, in addition to delivering to specific milestones, there will be intellectual freedom to test innovative ideas.

The position is currently funded for 12 months with high probability of further extension.

Your duties will include:

• Under the direction of senior research scientists, carrying out impactful research of strategic importance to CSIRO that will, where possible, lead to novel and important scientific outcomes for coral reef restoration.
• Conducting the detailed planning, preparation and undertaking of research and training for the use of coral larvae for coral restoration at local to reefal scales.
• Analysing results from associated field trials to determine the effectiveness of different techniques used to capture, culture, and deliver coral larvae to reefs.
• Assisting in the delivery of project milestones and report writing of the above work.

Location: Brisbane (St Lucia), QLD
Salary: AU$100k - AU$108k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 12 months
Reference: 75250

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in Coral Reef Ecology.
• Licences:  Driver’s and SCUBA Diving.
• Experience in collecting, culturing, and settling coral larvae.
• Experience in developing, organising and applying practical innovations to test research questions.
• Experience in organising and leading field work and equipment.
• Experience designing experiments, analysing and synthesizing the data.
• Experience in writing reports, writing manuscripts, and delivering to project milestones.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role, you must be currently residing in Australia as an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident, or an Australian temporary resident with the right to work for the expected duration of the term (until 30th June, 2022), with no requirement for sponsorship.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to:

• obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. 
• undertake a Commercial Dive Medical

This role involves large amounts of field work and the successful candidate must be willing and able to travel as needed and be away from base for up to three weeks at a time if necessary.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

29th July 2021, 11:00pm AEST