Persistent Digital Identifiers (UIDs)
ORCID :
0000-0002-9885-5730
Highest Degree
MSc Environmental Science
Job Type
ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professional)
Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
eDNA
Activities
Key Performance Areas (KPAs): 1. Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Research Projects. • Contribute to the design, coordination, and execution of applied marine biodiversity research focusing on coastal and marine ecosystems. • Undertake systematic biodiversity assessments, including the identification and documentation of rare and threatened marine taxa, community interactions, and habitat condition indices. • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, data collation, and synthesis of peer-reviewed scientific information to inform ongoing and future research programmes. • Support the development of research proposals, ethics submissions, and funding applications in alignment with institutional, ethical and methodological standards. • Apply standardised research protocols and maintain full traceability of data and samples to ensure scientific defensibility and reproducibility. 2. Fieldwork and Sampling Campaigns. • Plan, coordinate, and implement marine and coastal field expeditions, ensuring accurate and standardised collection of biological, physical, and environmental data. • Operate and maintain specialised field equipment in compliance with institutional safety protocols and environmental regulations. • Ensure sample integrity through proper handling, storage, and metadata documentation in accordance with data management principles. • Record in situ observations, conduct reef transects, benthic surveys, and oceanographic measurements, and ensure quality assurance of all field datasets. • Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and scientific field work safety requirements during all field operations. 3. Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Reporting. • Process, curate, and analyse ecological, spatial, and temporal datasets using statistical and computational tools (e.g., R, Python, PRIMER, QGIS/ArcGIS). • Integrate multidisciplinary datasets to assess ecosystem trends, resilience, and drivers of biodiversity change. • Generate data visualisations, summary statistics, and interpretive analyses suitable for technical reports and publications. • Contribute to the preparation of scientific and technical reports, management plans, and national biodiversity assessments. • Maintain data integrity through adherence to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles. 4. Laboratory and Technical Support. • Conduct laboratory analyses of marine and benthic samples (e.g., water chemistry, planktonic composition, coral physiology, genetic assays) following standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Ensure laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) through calibration, method validation, and proper documentation of analytical processes. • Maintain a comprehensive inventory and maintenance log for analytical and research instruments. • Provide technical assistance and training to postgraduate researchers and interns on laboratory methodologies, instrumentation, and data handling procedures. • Contribute to the development and refinement of new analytical methods and protocols relevant to marine ecological research. 5. Academic Writing and Knowledge Dissemination. • Draft, edit, and contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, and institutional research outputs. • Prepare and deliver scientific posters, presentations, and conference papers at national and international platforms. • Assist in translating complex research findings into policy-relevant and management-oriented recommendations for marine biodiversity conservation. • Support the popular dissemination of science through outreach materials, newsletters, and digital content that promote public awareness of marine ecosystem health. • Ensure ethical authorship practices and proper acknowledgment of collaborative contributions in all outputs. 6. Collaboration and Capacity Development. • Engage in multidisciplinary collaborations with supervisors, postgraduate students, and partner institutions to advance marine ecological research goals. • Contribute to the training, mentoring, and supervision of undergraduate students, interns, and earlycareer researchers. • Participate actively in departmental seminars, research colloquia, and professional workshops, contributing to knowledge exchange and capacity building. • Uphold professional conduct standards, including scientific integrity, transparency, and environmental responsibility in all research activities. • Demonstrate continuous professional development (CPD) through participation in technical training, certifications, and professional societies relevant to oceanography and marine ecology.
Sea regions of study
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Skills
Technical Skills: • Marine Ecosystem Monitoring & Management. • Environmental Data Systems (Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, MARXAN, SeaSketch, AfrOBIS, SeaDataNet, SAAQIS). • Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), Execution & Monitoring. • Data Aggregation & Analysis (Excel, SPSS, R, Python). • Technical Research & Reporting. • Ecosystem Assessment & Impact Profiling. • Marine Protected Area (MPA) Design & Management. • Project Coordination & Implementation. • Development of Socio‑economic Impact Assessments (SEIAS) & Management Plans. • Marine Environmental Policy Development & Advocacy. • Valid code C1 (Code 10) driver’s license. Professional Skills: • Ocean Governance & Stakeholder Collaboration. • Cross-cultural Communication & Facilitation. • Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement. • Community Outreach & Capacity‑building. • Leadership & Conflict Management. • Marine Biodiversity Sector Intelligence. • Systematic & Organisational Acumen. • Strong Analytical Writing, Policy Drafting & Presentation Skills. • Team Player with Exceptional Cognitive Control.
Comment(s)
Thank you for this great opportunity.