Postdoc: Drought-Resilient Groundcover Restoration Trials

Western Sydney University; Richmond; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

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Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Western Sydney University invites a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance drought-resilient groundcover restoration within grassy woodlands, contributing to the project Drought Resilient Innovation – Seeding Economic and Ecological Diversity. The role focuses on rigorous glasshouse and field trials and translating results into practical guidance for government, industry and land-management partners.

You will analyze ecological data, supervise HDR students, and collaborate with investigators

Qualifications

• PhD or progress toward completion in ecological restoration or related field.
• Strong knowledge of plant and soil ecology in grassy woodlands.
• Experience designing, implementing and managing glasshouse or field restoration trials.
• Ability to publish research and deliver outputs with collaborators.
• Ability to translate evidence into practical restoration guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver glasshouse and field trials for restoration interventions.
• Analyse ecological data and monitor biodiversity outcomes.
• Publish findings in scientific publications and reports.
• Translate evidence into practical guidance for partners.
• Support supervision of HDR students.

Skills

Plant ecology

Soil ecology

Experimental design

Scientific communication

Project collaboration

Education

PhD in ecological restoration or related field

Progress towards PhD acceptable

Job description

Western Sydney University invites a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to advance drought-resilient groundcover restoration within grassy woodlands, contributing to the project Drought Resilient Innovation – Seeding Economic and Ecological Diversity. The role focuses on rigorous glasshouse and field trials and translating results into practical guidance for government, industry and land-management partners.

You will analyze ecological data, supervise HDR students, and collaborate with investigators