PO3 Marine Biologist

Please note that applcations for this role have since closed. Any further applicartions will be considered an expression of interest for similar future positions.

About the Role:
We are seeking a PO3 Marine Biologist join our State Government client based in Cairns on a temporary full time basis for up to 3 years. This role will support the development of sustainable fishing equipment through extensive field trials and quantitative data analysis.

Duties:

• Liaise, network and collaborate with fisheries stakeholders throughout the state of Queensland.
• Organise, prepare and participate in field work at short notice and for extended periods that may involve working in difficult conditions (e.g. remote areas, at sea, torrential rain).
• Collect and effectively manage data in appropriate software following appropriate quality assurance processes.
• Collate, manage and quantitatively analyse datasets.
• Contribute to the interpretation of research results and their publication in scientific journals and reports, within identified timeframes.
• Contribute to the timely publication of fisheries research, including science journal papers and reports.
• Objectively analyse and solve problems and identify innovative new practices to improve operations.
• Work effectively and collaboratively within a team of scientists and technical staff.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships, networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, community and industry leaders, to support fisheries research.
• Contribute to the development of extension activities and materials of research results to the Queensland fisheries industries through written reports and oral presentations.
• Have a role in ensuring health and safety obligations for boat, field and laboratory work.

Essential requirements for this role:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Applied Science or Science in a field relevant to the position (e.g. fisheries, biology, ecology, environmental science) from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent academic qualifications
• Current C class driver’s licence
• An in-depth understanding of the commercial fisheries and fishing gear performance
• Knowledge and experience in the biology and ecology of target species of tropical fisheries and associated assessment methods

Highly Desirable to this role are:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilising technologies and strategies to optimise fishing gear efficiencies
• Prior experience participating in extensive fieldwork in challenging conditions, especially at sea
• Prior experience conducting quantitative data analysis, ideally using R
• An understanding of how social, economic and ecological performance of a fishery is evaluated
• Excellent communication skills, especially as relates building rapport and effective relationships with fisheries stakeholders and scientists
• Project management experience and research project leadership
• The ability to collaborate with fisheries stakeholders to undertake research
• Research experience, including project design, data collection and analysis, related to fish and fisheries
• A recreational boat driver’s licence

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). 
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Malia on 07 3175 0680 or at malia.dmello@evolvescientific.com.au.

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