The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) at the University of Tasmania, Australia, an internationally acclaimed centre of excellence in temperate marine ecology, biological oceanography, and fisheries science, invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Marine Scientist Positions for 2026/27.
About the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)
Based in Hobart, Tasmania, IMAS is strategically situated at the gateway to the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. In global university rankings, the University of Tasmania consistently ranks among the top institutions globally for oceanography and marine sciences. IMAS operates cutting-edge waterfront marine laboratories in Hobart, the experimental Taroona Marine Research Laboratories, and partners in major Southern Ocean scientific voyages aboard the RV Investigator and icebreaker RSV Nuyina.
Primary Research Themes & Opportunities
- Sustainable Fisheries Science & Stock Modeling: Quantitative population dynamics, ecosystem-based fisheries management (EBFM), harvest strategies for temperate abalone and rock lobster, and climate-induced fish range shifts.
- Aquaculture Sustainability & Fish Welfare: Environmental performance of Atlantic salmon open-pen farming, biofouling control, gill health diagnostics, and closed-containment marine mariculture systems.
- Temperate Marine Ecology & Kelp Restoration: Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) thermal resilience genetics, suppression of invasive urchin barrens, and temperate reef ecosystem rehabilitation.
- Southern Ocean & Antarctic Oceanography: Biological carbon pump quantification, sea ice plankton ecosystems, krill reproductive dynamics, and ocean acidification feedbacks in coldwater marine environments.
- Marine Conservation & Spatial Planning: Assessing the ecological performance of marine protected areas (MPAs) and developing automated underwater video census technologies.
Remuneration & Fellowship Benefits
- Generous Salary: Annual postdoctoral salaries ranging between AU$94,000 and AU$112,000 per annum (Level A/B), depending on postdoctoral experience.
- Exceptional Superannuation: 17% employer superannuation contribution in addition to base salary, providing outstanding retirement financial security.
- World-Class Marine Research Infrastructure: Guaranteed access to experimental temperate aquaculture facilities, temperature-controlled mesocosms, and acoustic tracking arrays.
- Travel & Expedition Allowances: Substantial discretionary annual funding for analytical genomics, fieldwork logistics, and international scientific conference travel.
Eligibility & Application Procedure
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology, or Aquatic Biogeochemistry. Applications require an updated CV, a publication list, a 3-page statement of proposed research, and contact details for three academic referees.
To explore specific fellowship openings and submit an online application, visit: IMAS University of Tasmania Careers (www.imas.utas.edu.au/work-with-us).