Research Assistant – Phenology

About the role

RMIT's School of Science is offering one part-time (2 days per week), fixed-term position until 30 June 2029, supporting the ARC Discovery Project on tracking phenology changes linked to climate change and biodiversity loss. Based at the City campus, the role may require working at other campuses. It sits at Academic Level A, with a salary of $83,985-$113,917 and 17% superannuation pro rata.

Key responsibilities

• Enter historical phenological data into the project database, including reading and interpreting records such as naturalists' diaries
• Code data, check for errors and missing information using quality control methods, and map phenological observation locations
• Retrieve, confirm and update data in storage, and maintain records of data input
• Contribute to project milestones and goals and work with the Project Leader, Phenological Database Manager and HDR candidate

Required profile

• Postgraduate degree in Geospatial Science or Environmental Science
• Ability to enter, code and interpret data from historical sources into a structured database
• Experience with geospatial mapping tools and knowledge of Australian flora
• Attention to detail, good grammar, punctuation and numeracy, and teamwork in a small research team
• Interest in environmental history and familiarity with AI programs such as Claude are desirable

Required skills

• Relational databases
• Geospatial mapping tools

Applicants must pass a Working with Children and National Police check. Applications close 4 November 2026.