Post-doctoral Research Associate

The ARC Training Centre for Healing Country (‘Healing Country’) builds a robust science-business interface that links Indigenous Australians to vibrant and resilient businesses in revegetation of damaged lands that reconnects communities to healthy landscapes to create ongoing financial independence through the carbon economy, honey production, seed supply, cultural species development and restoration services. The Centre’s layered training framework will ensure future Indigenous practitioners and emerging leaders can continue to deliver cost-effective restoration business solutions at the scale and diversity required to service future demand.

Your new role

You will be responsible for a program of research that addresses restoration needs of Indigenous research-users and will encompasses a diverse range of field, laboratory, and glasshouse-based experimental research to deliver biodiverse, cost-efficient restoration.

This includes:

Based on this enhanced understanding, solutions for restoration will then be developed through assessing a broad range of business-ready options through active links to the Socio-economics node, partner organisations and other restoration organisations.

You will make a substantial contribution to the research profile of Healing Country, the School, and Curtin University by collaborating and partnering with Indigenous research users, liaise with industry partners, and be involved in post-graduate student supervision.

The position is based in Perth and will involve liaising with staff, research providers and Indigenous partners in the Healing Country network and at both national and international levels.

To be considered for this role, you will have a doctoral qualification and experience in native seed science focused on developing solutions to impediments deployment of seed in restoration or related fields.

You must also be able to demonstrate a high-level of Indigenous cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively with Indigenous research-users.

Previous experience in seed science and technology, knowledge of restoration principles and innovation in creating effective restoration solutions are highly desirable. The ability to build and sustain diverse research teams is essential to the success of this position.

Although not essential, this role would be well-suited to an Indigenous Australian who has previous experience working with indigenous communities and industry professionals.

You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

Visa sponsorship and relocation may be considered.

Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and endless food options.

In line with Curtin’s 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin University is committed to optimising employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In an effort to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait representation in the University, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to