Research Associate (Evolutionary Biology)

Organisation / Company UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Australia Application Deadline 24 Jul 2025 - 00 : 00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Base salary range : Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a. plus 17% superannuation. About the area The School of Biological Sciences is a large and multidisciplinary team of more than 80 high-calibre academic and professional staff delivering world-class education and research programmes to approximately 600 undergraduate and postgraduate students

About the opportunity Accelerate the process of species discovery, classification, and documentation in the largest and least explored oceanic realm – the deep, open ocean or midwater Explore the visual system of midwater animals using behavioural, optical, and electrophysiological techniques, with a focus on new species Design and run experiments to test hypotheses of sensory evolution and their effects on midwater communities About you A PhD in neuroscience or related field Demonstrated ability to design and conduct laboratory research Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Demonstrated ability to publish in high impact scientific journals Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work within budgets and report according to specifications 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 .

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Closing date : 11 : 55 PM AWST on Thursday, 24 July 2025 This position is open to international applicants.

Flexible working options. Generous paid leave including parental leave. Up to 17% employer paid superannuation. Salary packaging available. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Discounted UWA course fees. Discounted health insurance. About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

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