I found this on another mailing list, and believe it might interest some ecologists. Again, please, don't contact me, but the people offering the job. Good luck.
Matheus C. Carvalho Senior Research Associate Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Southern Cross University Lismore - Australia http://www.angelfire.com/pa/ostro ######1st JOB OFFER######### Research Fellow – Methane (Methanotrophic Bacteria) - School of Marine & Tropical Biology Ref. No. 12145 – Townsville The appointee will conduct and lead research on genetic/molecular identification of archaebacteria and/or cyanobacteria within the methanotrophic bacteria sub-project of the Bioremediation of Methane from Mine Ventilation Air Project. The appointee will also conduct research on the development and optimisation of a biphasic growth system connecting methanotrophic bacterial and diazotrophic cyanobacterial culturing, for the remediation of methane and the resulting CO2. The ability to work in a team is crucial as all work will be undertaken in collaboration with industry partners. Employment Type: Appointment will be full-time for a fixed-term to 30 June 2014. Salary: Academic Level B - $76,767 - $90,581 per annum. Commencing salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience. Benefits include 5 weeks annual leave, generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging. Applicants must follow the Method of Application procedures (including systematically addressing the Selection Criteria). Further information is available at http://www.jcu.edu.au/jobs/ or by contacting the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Management, e-mail [email protected] Applications close on 25 May 2012 ######2nd JOB OFFER######### Research Fellow – Methane (Diazotrophic Cyanobacterial) Ref. No. 12146 – Townsville The appointee will be responsible for the diazotrophic cyanobacteria sub-program of the Bioremediation of Methane from Mine Ventilation Air Project. The appointee will conduct and supervise research on strain identification, culture optimisation and biochemical profiling of diazotrophic cyanbacterial biomass for end product assessment. As part of the team, the appointee will participate in research for the development of biphasic methane remediation systems. Report writing and the ability to work in a team is crucial as the research is industry-partnered. Employment Type: Appointment will be full-time for a fixed-term to 30 June 2014. Salary: Academic Level B - $76,767 - $90,581 per annum. Commencing salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience. Benefits include 5 weeks annual leave, generous employer superannuation contribution and attractive options for salary packaging. Applicants must follow the Method of Application procedures (including systematically addressing the Selection Criteria). Further information is available at http://www.jcu.edu.au/jobs/ or by contacting the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Management, e-mail [email protected] Applications close on 25 May 2012.
