[Coral-List] two Postdoctoral scientist positions at AIMS

[kfabrici at aims.gov.au]

Dear Coral List Members,

the Australian Institute of marine ScienceS is appointing two Postdoctoral 
scientists with qualifications as specified below. 

Best wishes,

Katharina Fabricius




POST-DOCTORAL SCIENTIST (Position No.  239)
Biofilms and Biomarkers for Reef Water Quality
Water Quality on the Great Barrier Reef
Coastal Processes  

AIMS is a core participant in the 'Catchment to Reef 'collaborative partnership 
between the Rainforest and Reef Cooperative Research Centres to develop tools 
for identifying and monitoring the impacts of land-based runoff and 
contaminants on water quality and the health of wet tropical rivers and marine 
habitats of the Great Barrier Reef region.


AIMS is currently seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Scientist in the area of 
microbial ecology, biofilms or stress biomarkers related to water quality. The 
successful candidate will join a research team at AIMS within the Water Quality 
on the Great Barrier Reef Team, and will take a leading role in research toward 
developing and applying new, more sensitive and cost-effective monitoring tools 
for detecting changes in nearshore marine water quality and ecosystem status 
related to water quality. He/she will focus upon the identification and use of 
microbial biomarkers or changes in biofilms as a measure of changed water 
quality status (pesticides, increased nutrient availability and 
sedimentation).  


The successful candidate will have appropriate experience in microbiology, 
ecolocy, marine biology, physiology or a related discipline. Experience in 
molecular techniques for measuring patterns of multiple gene or enzyme 
expression, and experience in tropical marine systems will be highly 
regarded.   S/he will be skilled in the design, conduct and interpretation of 
field and laboratory experiments, will have an excellent publication record, 
communication skills, and team spirit. The ability to meet AIMS' requirements 
for scientific diving is essential. The position will entail extended periods 
at sea to participate in experimental work and SCUBA surveys of coastal reef 
communities.

The position will be a full-time (nine days per fortnight) fixed term 
appointments until 30th June 2006 (commencing as soon as possible), at a salary 
range of $55,435 - $57,286 per annum (AOF Level 4.2 - 4.3) plus superannuation.

Enquiries: Dr Katharina Fabricius +61 / 7 / 4753 4412 (kfabrici at aims.gov.au) or 
Dr Miles Furnas +61 / 7 / 4753 4323 (mfurnas at aims.gov.au ).  

Please note: All applicants are advised this position is awaiting and subject 
to confirmation of external funding.  Short-listing will only be completed once 
official confirmation of funding is received.  Should funding not be confirmed, 
applicants are advised the position will be cancelled.

How to find out more:-  A full application kit which details responsibilities 
of the position and the selection criteria can be accessed via our website 
http://www.aims.gov.au/employment or you can request a copy by contacting the 
Recruitment Coordinator, Brenda McAuliffe by email B.McAuliffe at aims.gov.au, 
phone (07) 4753 4240 or fax (07) 4772 5852.



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POST-DOCTORAL SCIENTIST (Position No.  240)

Marine Invertebrate Aquaculture

Tropical Aquaculture

Marine Biotechnology


AIMS, in collaboration with James Cook University (JCU) is examining 
opportunities for development of sponge aquaculture in far Northern Queensland 
with a focus on the Torres Strait, to be carried out in conjunction with the 
CRC Torres Strait.  


AIMS is currently seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Scientist in the 
discipline of mariculture or invertebrate marine ecology.  The successful 
candidate will join a research team of six scientists researching aspects of 
tropical aquaculture, environmental effects assessment, and chemical ecology. 
This position will be based in Townsville, and will require regular field work 
in the Torres Strait of up to approximately 50 days per year.  


The successful candidate will be experienced in one or more of the following 
disciplines:  new species aquaculture, chemical ecology, marine benthic 
ecology, symbiosis in marine organisms, or a related discipline.   Knowledge or 
experience in lower invertebrate reproductive biology is required.  He/she will 
be skilled in the design, conduct and interpretation of field and laboratory 
experiments, and will have an excellent publication record, team spirit and 
communication skills.  


Enquiries: Dr Chris Battershill (07) 4753 4431or C.Battershill at aims.gov.au

Please note: All applicants are advised this position is awaiting and subject 
to confirmation of external funding.  Short-listing will only be completed once 
official confirmation of funding is received.  Should funding not be confirmed, 
applicants are advised the position will be cancelled.


The position will be a full-time (nine days per fortnight) fixed term 
appointment until 30th June 2006, at a salary range of $55,435 - $57,286 per 
annum (AOF Level 4.2 - 4.3) plus superannuation.


How to find out more:-  A full application kit which details responsibilities 
of the position and the selection criteria can be accessed via our website 
http://www.aims.gov.au/employment or you can request a copy by contacting the 
Recruitment Coordinator, Brenda McAuliffe by email B.McAuliffe at aims.gov.au, 
phone (07) 4753 4240 or fax (07) 4772 5852.

Closing date for applications is close of business Monday 11th August 2003.


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