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The Lecturer in Seaweed Biologist will join the Centre for Ecology and Biodiversity at IMAS, leading a cross-cutting program focused on the biology, ecology and sustainable production of seaweed. Working within UTAS's place-based, sustainability mission, the role applies seaweed biology and cultivation knowledge to inform blue economy and conservation decisions for Tasmania, Australia and globally. The appointee will have a strong research track record, experience in seaweed biology (life-cycles and development), physiology, and cultivation, demonstrated teaching and HDR supervision capability, and excellent collaborative and communication skills with partners including government, industry and Aboriginal communities. With a balanced academic profile, they will independently lead research and grants, coordinate a core unit within the Sustainable Aquaculture specialization of the Master of Marine and Antarctic Science (S7Z) in collaboration with the Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture, supervise HDRs and other research students, contribute to Centre governance and help position IMAS as a national leader in temperate marine and sustainable production science.
Job Responsibility
Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities
Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students
Undertake scholarly undergraduate and postgraduate coursework teaching of a high quality
Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community
Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field of Seaweed Biology
Expertise in applied seaweed biology in areas including the restoration and sustainable production of seaweed with demonstrated skills in seaweed life-cycles and development, physiology, and cultivation
Strong quantitative skills in data analysis (e.g. R/Python etc.) and experimental design
Experience in University-level teaching and learning
Capacity and eligibility to primary supervise HDR students, and a commitment to high-quality mentoring and timely completions