Closing 28 July 2025

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Western Australia

The Kings Park Science Program undertakes research in native plant biology, underpinning the conservation and ecological restoration of Western Australia’s unique biodiversity. Our research is focused on restoration ecology and ecophysiology, seed science, conservation genetics, conservation biotechnology, ecosystem ecology, fire ecology and systematics.

We are seeking to establish a pool of suitable applicants in the role of Research Scientist and Senior Research Scientist (Ecophysiology or Molecular Ecology).

The positions will deliver on an externally funded research program focussing on developing and implementing ecophysiological or molecular ecology (population genetics and population ecology) research relevant to rare plant species and their abiotic and biotic associations in the Pilbara. The positions will be required to collaborate with external mining partners, lead remote fieldwork campaigns and supervise laboratory and field technicians to efficiently deliver the research program.

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Closing 28 July 2025