The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
- Dynamic varied role offering hands-on field experience, collaborative research and the chance to contribute to nationally significant environmental outcomes
- Benefit from working at IMAS, a world-class marine research institute with strong industry links
- Full time, Fixed-Term role (18 months), based in Hobart
About the opportunity
We are seeking a motivated Junior Research Fellow to join the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), contributing to applied marine environmental research with a focus on Macquarie Harbour. This role supports key research programs examining environmental conditions, ecosystem processes, and management strategies, including the Oxygenation Offset Program.
This is a dynamic, research-focused position that combines field-based monitoring and experimental work with data analysis, scientific reporting, and collaborative project delivery. The successful candidate will work alongside researchers, technical staff, and external partners to deliver high-quality science that informs environmental management and policy.
The role is well suited to an adaptable early career researcher who enjoys balancing analytical and writing-focused tasks with hands-on fieldwork, particularly in remote locations.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
- A demonstrated ability and understanding of applied marine environmental research, and experience in the design, delivery, analysis, and reporting of scientific research.
- Experience in the collection, management, analysis, and interpretation of environmental datasets, including familiarity with data quality assurance/quality control procedures, metadata management, and structured data workflows.
- Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills, including experience using scientific software and statistical tools (e.g. R, GIS, spreadsheets, databases, or similar) for environmental data analysis, visualisation, and reporting.
- Experience in scientific writing, including preparation of technical reports, research summaries, and/or scientific manuscripts for a range of audiences.
- Practical experience in marine or estuarine field research, including environmental monitoring, sampling, and operation of scientific instrumentation and associated field equipment, with particular reference to the ability to work regularly in remote locations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with researchers, technical staff, government, industry, and other external stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Experience in estuarine or coastal environmental monitoring, water quality assessment, marine biogeochemistry, aquaculture-environment interactions, or related applied marine research areas.
- Experience operating marine environmental sensors and sampling equipment (e.g. CTDs, water quality sondes, ADCPs, benthic monitoring equipment, autonomous loggers, or similar).
Qualifications:
- A four-year tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as marine science, environmental science, oceanography, ecology, aquaculture, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent qualifications and professional experience.
- Current Australian driver’s license
- Commercial Vessel License Coxswains Grade 1 (or higher) or the ability to obtain one.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A and will have a total remuneration package of up to $125,877 comprising base salary within the range of $83,198 to $107,587 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
- To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role (1/2 page)
- Your responses to the selection criteria as outlined above
- For further information about this position, please contact Dr Camille White, Senior Research Fellow, Sciences and Engineering, [email protected]
- Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Applications close Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 11.55pm
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
