Associate Research Fellow in Avian Behaviour

Exciting opportunity to work with an accomplished and supportive
team conducting field-based research into behaviour, evolution, and
conservation management of threatened birds.

Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Burwood
campus, Melbourne, Australia

Full-time and fixed-term for 2.5 years. AUD $80,065 - $107,633 (dependent
on experience) + 17% superannuation

Full details and how to apply:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/949/cw/en/job/571425/associate-research-fellow-avian-behaviour

The Associate Research Fellow in Avian Behaviour will initiate and conduct
research into bird  behavioural ecology and evolution: specifically the
escape behaviour of two threatened bird species (the hooded plover, and
helmeted honeyeater). The appointee will be responsible for conducting
and coordinating field-based studies of escape behaviours in relation
to management. They will also collect survival and reproductive data
and perform evolutionary analyses. Other aspects will include working
with the team to facilitate genetic analyses.  The Fellow with work
collaboratively as part of a research team led by Prof Matthew Symonds,
A/Prof Mike Weston and Prof Lee Ann Rollins to conduct high-quality
research on bird behaviour and evolution. The position is part of an ARC
Discovery Grant: Evolving escape: anti-predator adaptations in threatened
bird species, a collaboration between Deakin University and University of
New South Wales.  This position is suited to an emerging researcher keen
to explore research questions at the interface of behaviour, evolution and
conservation biology. It would be ideal for an early-career researcher
who seeks to have real-world impact and is eager to be part of dynamic,
enthusiastic and supportive research team.  As an Associate Research
Fellow, Avian Behaviour, you will:

  *   Carry out an extensive field-based research programme in
      bird behaviour
  *   Engage collaboratively to produce novel and high-quality research
      outputs in high-impact international journals
  *   Utilise knowledge of the latest literature and methods relevant to
      the avian behaviour, ecology and evolution
  *   Develop and employ skills in the analysis of biological data
  *   Exhibit excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-
      management skills (e.g., with BirdLife Australia, Victorian State
      Government, Zoos Victoria)

To be successful, you'll have:

  *   A PhD in a relevant discipline
  *   A clean, current driving licence
  *   Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish high-quality research
  *   Experience, skills and capacity to conduct independent field
      studies of bird behaviour in remote locations and for extended
      periods of time
  *   Proven capacity to design and manage a research project

For inquiries and/or confidential discussion, please contact Prof Matthew
Symonds - matthew.symonds@deakin.edu.au. Please do not send applications
to this email (use the link above for the job selection criteria and
application portal).  Applications for this position close on 14 May 2025

matthew.symonds@deakin.edu.au

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