Associate Professor – Coastal Fisheries

Principal Research Fellow – Coastal Marine Ecology (CQUniversity Gladstone) Associate Professor – Coastal Fisheries & Seascapes Position Overview Apply for the Principal Research Fellow (Equivalent to Academic Level D) role at CQUniversity. This position is based at the Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (CMERC) in Gladstone, within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Base Pay Range Total Remuneration: A$192,505 – A$210,526 per annum (including salary of A$162,670 – A$177,898 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading). Fixed‑Term: 3 years, Full‑Time. Location School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences – CQUniversity Gladstone. Relocation support available. Key Responsibilities Lead progressive applied research in coastal marine ecology to support the health and sustainability of tropical coastal ecosystems and fisheries. Focus on fish and crustacean habitat use, mud crab population dynamics, fisheries management, and seascape‑scale ecosystem connectivity. Secure and manage external funding, publish influential research, and mentor emerging scientists. Collaborate with industry, government, and academic partners to drive practical outcomes for biodiversity, fisheries health, endangered species, and climate resilience. Position Requirements Doctoral qualification with research expertise in seagrass ecological restoration or similar coastal restoration specialisations. Proven research track record, including publications, conference presentations, and recognised professional achievements with an H‑index over 10. Experience conducting strategically aligned research with a focus on securing external funding and industry partnerships. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. Extensive experience in investigative research, including research methodologies, statistical analysis, and preparation of reports and publications. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and build effective partnerships. A condition of employment: relocation to the Gladstone region. Benefits 17% superannuation (choice of award‑winning superfund). 6 weeks annual leave (including Christmas and New Year closure). 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer's leave. 7.25 hours engaged service leave. Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave. Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport. Application Information Applications close on 11:59pm, Wednesday, 7 January. Please note CQUniversity will be closed from Thursday, 25 December and will reopen Monday, 5 January. When submitting your application, please include your current CV or resume and a 1‑2 page cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post‑study work rights are encouraged to apply. Keywords Environmental Science | Marine Biology | Coastal Engineering | Restoration Ecologist | Ecosystem Management | Oceanography | Blue Carbon | Habitat Modelling | Environmental Impact Assessment | Fisheries Science | Estuarine Ecology | Aquatic Botany | Climate Science | Biogeochemistry | Ecological Modelling | Environmental Monitoring | Marine Conservation | Kelp Forest Ecology | Postdoctoral Research | Coastal Wetlands | Sand Flat Ecosystems | Coastal Management | Aquaculture | Water Quality Management | Seaweed Biologist | Ecological Engineering | Natural Resource Management | Marine Sustainability | Seagrass Ecology | Coastal Resilience | Project Management | Research Leadership | Resource Management | Integrative Biology | Evolutionary Ecology | Biodiversity Conservation | Molecular Ecology | Environmental Modelling #J-18808-Ljbffr