The Aplin lab at the Australian National university is looking for a full-time lab manager for a 3-year position with competitive salary. This is a key role in a friendly, inclusive research group that is focused on understanding the social dynamics, cognition and culture of wild birds. We do this with a combination of wild and captive work, with a focus on large-scale experiments using automated tracking and custom-built apparatus. The lab group is located at the Australian National University and the University of Zurich, however this position will be based at the Australian National University and the person must have working rights in Australia.
The Person will act as a general lab manager for a lab group of 5-7
people. In this role they will:
- assist lab members in designing, building or ordering new experimental equipment and in managing this equipment;
- undertake field-work in the local area (Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong) on wild parrots;
- work with lab members and casual assistants to undertake various laboratory work including video-coding or processing of samples;
- help manage our existing datasets, including from our citizen-science platform.
We are looking for someone with experience in field work and data management, who enjoys active fieldwork, problem-solving, engaging with the public, and undertaking a diverse range of activities, including hobby electronics/DIY. Opportunities to engage with and give input into research questions will be provided.
The position description and application portal can be found here:
https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/548654/research-officer, and
applications close January 13. Feel free to contact lucy.aplin@anu.edu.au for more information.
The position description and application portal can be found here:
https://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/548654/research-officer, and
applications close January 13. Feel free to contact lucy.aplin@anu.edu.au for more information.
