Lecturer in Marine Science — Fisheries & Oceanography in Sheffield

The School is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Level B academic) in the Marine Sciences. The purpose of this role is to conduct high‑quality research, teaching and research student supervision in the field of fisheries research and/or biological oceanography with strong links to state, national or international policy and current environmental management. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to engage with the newly funded ARC Centre of Excellence for Our Future Oceans.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Position Details:

• Level B ($127k - $150k) plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Continuing Full‑time (35 hours per week)

Areas of Expertise sought:

• Fisheries science including wild fisheries & aquaculture
• Biological oceanography & pelagic ecosystems, including ichthyoplankton and zooplankton
• Interactions across biological and physical marine systems
• Marine biogeochemistry & nutrient cycling
• Current environmental threats and solutions for improved marine management
• Quantitative sciences needed for decision making and management
• Translating marine science to state, national and/or international policy
• Public communication of scientific research to increase potential impact

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct high‑quality research in fisheries and/or biological oceanography independently and as part of research teams.
• Publish scientific papers and reports in highly ranked journals and provide reports to funding bodies.
• Maintain and grow research through success in application for external research funds, including national competitive grant schemes and/or contract research.
• Supervise research students enrolled in Honours, Masters and PhD degrees.
• Teach and coordinate units within undergraduate degree programmes, including use of digital educational platforms.
• Contribute to curriculum and course development in teaching programmes within the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
• Contribute to the objectives of relevant research centres and groups within the university.
• Engage in public communication of research results and their implications.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., UNSW Centres, Commonwealth and State Government agencies, collaborating universities, commercial and recreational fishing industry partners).
• Participate in major conferences and/or workshops relevant to the disciplinary area.
• Contribute to the administration and leadership roles appropriate to the level of appointment within the School as required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours, the UNSW Code of Conduct and the University’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusiveness and Sustainability objectives.
• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university.

Selection Criteria:

• A PhD in fisheries and/or biological oceanography or related sciences.
• Demonstrated excellence in research.
• A strong track record of publications in top‑tier journals and conference presentations (relative to opportunity).
• Capacity to secure research funding from competitive grant schemes and other sources and/or obtain research contracts (relative to opportunity), including fellowships.
• Capacity to work within, and commence building, a research team and attract higher‑degree research students.
• Capacity to establish collaborations with external agencies and non‑government organisations to deliver science that can impact marine science policy, management or practice.
• Capacity to deliver high‑quality and engaging teaching in undergraduate courses, at introductory and advanced levels, including digital delivery of course content.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders, the public and students.
• Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills.
• A commitment to the collaborative and inclusive culture of the School.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Ability and capacity to implement required UNSW health and safety policies and procedures.

UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no‑one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.