About Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and was founded in 1827 as the first museum in Australia. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 18 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite. The AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone.
The Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI) Division is comprised of the following five Branches: AMRI Education, Life Science, Digital Collections and Citizen Science, Lizard Island Research Station and Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics.
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About the role
To increase the impact of ichthyological research at the Australian Museum by undertaking an innovative field and collection-based research program on marine fishes and engaging diverse audiences in the importance of biodiversity and conservation of marine fishes and biogeography.
About the Ichthyology Collection
The Ichthyology collection at the Australian Museum is one of the oldest in the country, dating back to the mid-1800s. The collection holds about 1.8 million adult and larval specimens and over 10000 type specimens (fourth largest in the world). Collection coverage is worldwide with strong representation from New South Wales and Queensland. Taxonomic strengths include deepsea fishes, gobies and larval fishes.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate;
- A PhD or equivalent research experience in ichthyological sciences with a strong background in taxonomy systematics and natural history relevant to the Museum’s research priorities http://australianmuseum.net.au/uploads/documents/30101/amri_sciencestrategy_2015.pdf
- Demonstrated capacity to conduct research as evidenced by international/peer reviewed publications and success in attracting research funding
- Adequate knowledge and experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in the Role Description.
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