Research Fellow, Quantitative ecologist - La Trobe University, Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems

Posted: 
01/29/2026
Expiration Date: 
02/05/2026

Research Fellow, Quantitative ecologist -  La Trobe University, Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems

Full-Time, 3 years Fixed Term
Location: Albury-Wodonga
Level B Classification - $114,855 - $135,633 + 17% superannuation
 
Join a dedicated team of scientists within the Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems (CFE), which is one of 13 Research Centre’s within the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment at La Trobe University. CFE brings together a broad range of expertise to deliver basic and applied research to support the sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems.
 
We require a quantitative ecologist with skills/experience in statistical and quantitative modelling. The successful candidate will contribute to projects on flow-ecology relationships and habitat suitability modelling for freshwater organisms and will be comfortable working with large datasets, including spatial information, hydrologic data and survey records.
 
Skills and Experience
 
To be considered for this position, you will have:
  • completed a PhD or equivalent qualifications or research experience
  • a record of publications, conference papers and/or reports
  • sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information
  • familiarity in the use of R (or other relevant language) for ecological modelling, including the use of spatial datasets
  • demonstrated ability to supervise or co-supervise Honours, Masters and/or PhD students