School of Biological Sciences
- Contribute to innovative coastal carbon research at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
- Base salary range: Level A, $83,499 – $112,371 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The School of Biological Sciences is a large, multidisciplinary School with over 80 high-calibre staff delivering world-class education and research programs to approximately 600 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students and is responsible for the supervision of about 100 PhD students. The School is research-intensive with expertise in the disciplines of Computational Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Evolutionary Biology, Neuroscience and Science Communication.
About the opportunity
- A research-only postdoctoral role at UWA Oceans Institute, focused on coastal blue carbon, based at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre in Perth.
- Work within a diverse team of researchers and students studying coastal ecosystems, supervised by Dr. Pessarrodona, Dr. Filbee-Dexter, and Prof. Wernberg.
- Develop cost-effective methodologies to accurately quantify blue carbon export, with limited supervision.
About you
- PhD in relevant field of study or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- Proven track record in high-quality blue carbon research, including peer-reviewed publications and the ability to conduct, synthesise, and report reviews independently.
- Strong data analysis capabilities, including curating and interpreting large datasets, and meeting deadlines and reporting requirements effectively.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills suited to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated engagement in team, school, and university activities, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and positive relationships with staff and students.
Note: A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: 
POSITION DESCRIPTION - Research Associate (Coastal Blue Carbon).docx
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Karen Filbee-Dexter at karen.dexter@uwa.edu.au or Albert Pessarrodona at albert.pessarrodona@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
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Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 14 October 2025
This position is open to international applicants.
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