Museums Victoria, Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking a Research Assistant, Mammalogy.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join the Sciences team in collecting field-based wildlife data related to bushfire research and management. The position will participate in a collaborative research team from Museums Victoria and the University of Melbourne Biodiversity Dynamics Research Group.
Working with Museums Victoria Sciences team, core functions of this position include:
- Participate in fieldwork involving surveys of wildlife in Victoria.
- Deploy wildlife cameras in the field, including driving to field locations.
- Tag images of wildlife with taxonomic identifications and prepare data for registration in Museums Victoria’s KE EMu database.
- Coordinate with a research team from the University of Melbourne
Relevant skills and attributes:
- Experience undertaking field-based animal surveys including field safety procedures.
- Experience with identifying Australian vertebrates.
- Experience managing images and image metadata.
- Experience entering data into spreadsheets and maintaining research records.
Please see our Role Statement for a copy of the full Key Selection Criteria and Duties.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Reporting to the Senior Curator of Mammals, this is an exceptional opportunity for a committed individual to apply their skills and gain experience in fieldwork, wildlife biology, museum collections, and bushfire research.
HOW TO APPLY:
To view the position description, visit https://museumsvictoria.com.au/careers/
