CareerPlan

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Restoring Resilient Groundcover

Richmond, New South WalesFull-time$99k–$119k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-12
Visa sponsorship offered

Core

Design and deliver glasshouse and field-based trials to restore drought-resilient native groundcover in grassy woodlands, analyzing ecological data and translating findings into practical restoration guidance.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Ecological Restoration)

Builds

Multi-site restoration trials and drought-resilient groundcover interventions

Domain

Ecology / Environmental Science / Agricultural Research

Required skills

Ecological restoration design, glasshouse and field trial management, plant and soil ecology expertise, climate-change manipulation, data analysis for publications, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Supervision of Higher Degree Research students, multi-site trial coordination

Technologies

Glasshouse facilities, field trial equipment, data analysis software

Responsibilities

Design and implement glasshouse and field trials for restoration interventions, analyze ecological data and monitor biodiversity outcomes, communicate findings through publications and reports, translate research into practical guidance for partners, maintain research ethics and safety practices

Seniority

Postdoctoral, hands-on IC