Professor in Conservation Biology (Women only)

Job no: 0057014
Salary: Level E, Professor – $204,320 p.a (Pro Rata for part time)
Superannuation: Employer Contribution of 17%
Working Hours: Full time 1.0 FTE
Basis of Employment: Continuing  

Opportunity 

This is a new position in the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences. We are seeking an individual with disciplinary or interdisciplinary expertise in conservation biology or a related discipline. The successful appointee will contribute to teaching excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in one of the School’s disciplines and/or across the disciplines. They will also make major contributions to research, academic leadership and professional development including mentoring, and contribute to the School’s governance (e.g., committees, strategic planning, etc.). As a Professor you will engage in high impact research collaborations and maintain a significant international profile through publications, presentations and other outputs. You will raise funding for your research and lead major projects as appropriate and engage with external communities and stakeholders.

About You 

You will be an outstanding academic woman with expertise in conservation biology, with an excellent research publication record and evidence of engagement with the national and international research community through conference presentations and other roles.

You will possess; 

• A PhD in the disciplinary or interdisciplinary area of conservation biology / biodiversity broadly conceived.
• A distinguished research career of international standing in conservation biology or a related discipline, ideally complementing the School’s existing strengths.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic perspective in research and scholarship within their disciplinary or interdisciplinary area.
• Strong track record of collaboration with other researchers and industry, government or other relevant stakeholders.

For full criteria please refer to position description. 

The Faculty of Science is deeply committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment that welcomes and values all people. We firmly believe that diversity, including in senior leadership, is essential to our Faculty’s continued success. https://science.unimelb.edu.au/

About Us 

School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences 

The School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences (SEFS) is Australia’s premier research and education provider dedicated to the study of ecosystem processes, sustainable land management, conservation and environmental social science in forest and other ecosystems, covering the full range from natural to highly urbanised systems. SEFS combines expertise in the biological and physical sciences with environmental social science to provide research and teaching of applied ecosystem science that is relevant to society, delivering innovative solutions to the environmental issues faced by a rapidly growing global community. Our work spans from molecular to ecosystem scales, from technology to sociology, and from city to ‘wilderness’. https://ecosystemforest.unimelb.edu.au/  

Employee Benefits  

We offer generous employee benefits to help maximise your success. These include flexible and family friendly working conditions, salary packaging, internal School and Faculty grant schemes, including a dedicated scheme for women, and generous leave provisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a culturally rich and values-based environment.

To find out more, go to https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits

In line with the special measure H103/2014 provided for under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC), the Faculty of Science invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who identify as women, this includes cis and transgender women.

How to apply 

Your submitted application should include a CV along with your point-by-point responses to the selection criteria found in the Position Description for the role.

Position Description