Research Associate - Data Scientist in Ecosystem Science

Job Overview

Research Associate – Data Scientist (Ecosystem Science) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW.

Full‑time, 35 hours per week, fixed term 18 months (through 31 December 2027) with Level A salary ($113k – $121k) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the Role

• Full‑time (35 hours per week)
• Fixed term – 18 months (to 31 December 2027)
• Level A ($113k – $121k) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
• Enable research teams to produce scholarly output recognised by peers.
• Develop ecosystem‑specific indicator workflows under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to related research activities.
• Apply ecological and/or data science expertise in w...