Numerate Marine Fisheries Ecologist
CSIRO
Division of Marine Research
Hobart, Tasmania
$64 K to $77K pa + superannuation

With other research scientists in the Sub-Program, you will be involved in identifying, developing and conducting research for improving the assessments and understanding of the population dynamics of pelagic fish stocks.

This will involve research into the recruitment, population biology, spatial dynamics and monitoring of juvenile tuna, with initial focus on southern bluefin tuna (SBT) in the Great Australian Bight. You will be responsible for the design and implementation of experiments and surveys for monitoring and understanding recruitment processes in temperate and tropical tunas. You will also collaborate with a research team of biologists, statisticians, and population dynamicists, physical and biological oceanographers in the development of research projects within the Tropical and Pelagic Ecosystems Program. You will also be responsible for presenting results to industry, and at national and international scientific and management forums.

A PhD or equivalent qualification or experience in quantitative ecology, fisheries science, applied mathematics, statistics or a related field and several years post-doctoral experience and well-developed knowledge and completed research in quantitative fisheries science, and/or quantitative ecological modelling and/or statistical modelling of biological populations is essential. A significant record of research achievements as demonstrated by timely completed work, peer-reviewed publications or public dissemination of work showing advanced quantitative and modelling skills, innovative data analysis and original applications are also required. A strong background in the statistical modelling and analysis of ecological or fisheries data is essential, as is a knowledge and willingness to be involved in the development of appropriate field data collection programs. An ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams is critical.

The position is indefinite.

John Gunn (03) 6232 5375 or e-mail john.gunn@marine.csiro.au can provide more details about the position.

The duty statement and selection criteria are available as printable web pagesfrom http://www.marine.csiro.au.

Applications should quote the reference number MRH 01/16 and be framed against the selection criteria.

The application should provide details of your qualifications, work experience, the names of at least two referees and be addressed to:
The Recruitment Officer
CSIRO
Division of Marine Research
GPO Box 1538
Hobart, Tasmania. 7001

Closing date 12 October 2001
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