ARC-funded climate change pest research / collaborate in open, inclusive biophysical ecology group / deep computational work with the Julia programming language

Apply now to shape predictive models that guide pest management in a warming climate and advance your career.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will drive advanced computational models in Julia to understand pest responses to changing climates.

You will master an existing modelling framework and help refine it. You will shape flexible research directions, collaborate with field and lab teams, supervise students and contribute to teaching.

What you will deliver:

Conduct high quality biophysical ecology research aligned with the ARC project on climate responses of pests.

Develop, refine and apply quantitative models of organisms and environments using advanced computational and mathematical approaches.

Publish research in high impact journals, present at conferences, and engage with national and international collaborators.

Contribute to teaching in the School of BioSciences, equivalent to one semester-long course each year.

Support and co-supervise research students, fostering open science, collegiality, equity, diversity and inclusion.

You may be a great fit if:

Hold, or are near completing, a PhD in theoretical ecology, control theory, computational biology or related discipline.

Demonstrate strong quantitative skills and experience in computational biology, environmental biophysics, control theory or dynamical systems modelling.

Show an emerging track record of high quality publications and well-prepared reports or manuscripts.

Learn new tools quickly, including the Julia language and bespoke modelling frameworks, with minimal supervision.

Collaborate effectively with diverse field, lab and industry partners and support supervision of research students.

Your new team – School of BioSciences
You will join the School of BioSciences within the Faculty of Science, a hub for world-class biology. Our researchers investigate life from molecules to ecosystems, addressing urgent challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. You will benefit from strong quantitative ecology expertise, collaborative networks, cutting-edge facilities and a vibrant, supportive research culture. We champion curiosity, excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where different perspectives genuinely thrive

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.