Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Ecology (2 positions)

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Ecology (2 positions)

Job No.: ******

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B / $145,740 - $168,049 pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

We are seeking two dynamic and dedicated academics to join our School of Biological Sciences as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ecology. In these roles, you will coordinate and deliver innovative research and teaching programs in the field of ecology, contributing to the advancement of the School’s academic and professional objectives.

As a Lecturer you would develop a leading research program in ecology in any of its forms and contribute to the education program of the School of Biological Sciences in areas broadly related to your expertise.

As a Senior Lecturer you would lead an outstanding research program in ecology and make a significant contribution to the education program of the School of Biological Sciences in areas broadly related to your expertise.

We will consider applications from ecologists who work on any system, but we particularly encourage applications from ecologists who work with plants. We welcome applications from academics who work within any subdiscipline of Ecology, including but not limited to:

• Climate change biology
• Conservation ecology
• Behavioural ecology
• Community ecology
• Ecological genomics
• Ecosystem ecology
• Eco-physiology
• Evolutionary ecology
• Functional ecology
• Macroecology
• Microbial ecology
• Plant-pollinator interactions
• Population ecology
• Sensory ecology

Successful candidates will demonstrate the potential to secure external funding and build a research group including students and staff.

If you would like to be part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching and research in Ecology then apply today! 

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Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. 

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To Apply

Please include the following in your application:

• a CV and four documents that together address the selection criteria: 
  • Cover letter
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement (no more than 1 page, addresses KSC 2)
  • Research statement (no more than 2 pages, addresses KSC 3)
  • Teaching statement (no more than 1 page, addresses KSC 4)

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at ************************* in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Professor Craig White, Head of School, School of Biological Sciences, ********************** 

Position Descriptions: 

Lecturer - Level B - Ecology

Senior Lecturer - Level C - Ecology

Applications Close: Thursday 7 August 2025, 11:55pm AEST