Research Assistant: Lepidosperma (Part-time, Fixed-term) (Re-advertised)

The School of Environmental and Rural Science is a leader in research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Sciences and Systematics.  UNE is home to the world-class N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium (NE).  The School is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in the discipline of Botany to undertake plant systematics research on Lepidosperma (Cyperaceae).  The project is funded by the Australian Biological Resources Study and involves collaboration of researchers at the Botanic Gardens Trust Sydney, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Queensland Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and UNE.  The person must be appropriately qualified with relevant experience to assist in research and be based at UNE.

The successful applicant will provide technical, research and administrative assistance in the conduct of fieldwork, collection and incorporation of plant specimens, molecular and non-molecular systematics laboratory work, managing of laboratory and field equipment for the project, and maintenance of living plant collection for research.

Applicants should have a degree in botany or biological sciences; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training; sound botanical/biological laboratory skills; aptitude to collect, maintain and manipulate taxonomic data; excellent communication, organisation and record keeping skills; ability to work harmoniously and effectively as a member of a team; ability to work efficiently and effectively on a day-to-day basis with minimal supervision; a possession of a valid manual driver’s licence.

This is a fixed-term position available for 12 months with the possibility of further appointment (for up to a further two years) subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. A flexible, part-time arrangement is offered for employment of an average of 3 days per week. Time per week may be varied in further years, depending on funding. 

Informal enquiries may be directed to Mr Richard Willis, phone: (02) 6773 2615 or email: rwillis@une.edu.au. For further information about the School visit www.une.edu.au/ers

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

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