Postdoctoral Research Associate / Research Fellow – Feral Cat Management

About the role

Murdoch University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) or a Research Fellow (Level B) to support a four‑year, full‑time research project on feral cat management and biodiversity conservation in the Northern Jarrah Forest.

Key responsibilities

• Support (Level A) or lead (Level B) field‑based research, including vertebrate fauna surveys, population management, and monitoring activities.
• Ensure compliance with animal ethics and permit requirements.
• Analyse research data and produce high‑quality outputs such as reports, publications, presentations, and funding applications.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, supervise students and research staff, and contribute to broader academic activities.

Required profile

• PhD (or near completion) in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in fieldwork, project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills, with experience handling large datasets (e.g., camera‑trap data).
• Excellent communication, teamwork and, for Level B, a proven research track record including publications and successful grant applications.

Required skills

• Statistical analysis of large ecological datasets.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term (4 years) full‑time contract (37.5 hrs/week) with remuneration: Level A $81,513–$109,925, Level B $115,512–$136,831 plus 17% superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements and a vibrant campus with childcare, gym, veterinary and chiropractic services.
• Cultural Load allowance up to $8,944 per year for First Nations employees.
• Indigenous Language Allowance, salary packaging options, Employee Assistance Program, and other wellbeing benefits.