Lecturer in Marine Spatial Ecology

About the role

The University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is hiring a Lecturer in Marine Spatial Ecology to lead a cross‑disciplinary programme that uses marine mammals, seabirds and fish as sentinels of ecosystem health. The role combines high‑impact research, teaching, and engagement with government, industry and Indigenous partners.

Key responsibilities

• Design and conduct quantitative analyses of animal movement data (tracking and telemetry) and integrate these with oceanographic, genetic and disease‑ecology information.
• Secure external competitive funding, publish research findings and contribute to national and international scientific standing.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, coordinate a Masters unit and develop new curriculum content.
• Supervise higher‑degree research students (MSc and PhD) and support their professional development.
• Lead collaborative projects with government agencies, industry stakeholders and Indigenous communities.
• Contribute to Centre governance and strategic planning to position IMAS as a national leader in movement‑based ecosystem health science.

Required profile

• PhD (or equivalent) in Marine Ecology, Marine Science, Spatial Analysis or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research track record in field‑based animal movement ecology.
• Experience in teaching and supervising higher‑degree research students.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills with diverse partners.
• Ability to independently lead research projects and grant applications.

Required skills

• Animal tracking and telemetry techniques.
• State‑space modelling.
• Habitat‑use modelling and step‑selection functions.
• Spatial and time‑series modelling.
• Behavioural analysis.
• Disease‑risk and transmission modelling.
• Linking species movements or disease dynamics to environmental and ecological drivers.