UWA School of Agriculture and Environment
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for until June 2028.
- Base salary range: Level A, $83,499 – $112,371; Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
This position will support research within the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) at UWA. TERN is a national network funded by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS), with activities in WA co-funded by the Government of Western Australian. TERN is housed within the School of Agriculture and Environment at UWA. There is a national network of regional hubs each with research leaders, students and technical officers. The WA node of TERN is responsible for representing, operating, and translating activities of TERN’s Australian Environmental Observatory with respect to inputs and outputs of relevance to WA.
About the opportunity
- Develop expertise in research and associated technical activities within the TERN project, with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience are gained
- Proactively support the management, delivery, and operational functions of the TERN project
- We are seeking a motivated individual with a collaborative approach and a willingness to learn. While the appointee may not currently possess all the required skills and experience, they will be supported to develop the necessary capabilities
About you
- PhD in plant biology, agricultural systems, climate science, or a related discipline.
- Commitment to developing innovative and effective approaches to teaching and learning in areas related to environmental monitoring, ecology, or data analysis.
- Willingness to engage in training or mentoring of students and collaborators in field and laboratory techniques, under supervision.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to participate in high-quality research, with evidence of, or potential for, publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting fieldwork and laboratory analyses.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and relate effectively to staff, students, and stakeholders at all levels.
Note: Ability and willingness to work safely from heights (up to 40 m) for field instrumentation and maintenance
A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: 
PD - Research Associate - 521904.docx or 
PD - Research Fellow - 521904.docx
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Caitlin Moore Caitlin.moore@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 11 December 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
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