Research Support Officer, Poultry Behaviour and Welfare

Role type:   Part   Time ( 0. 6   FTE);   Fixed-Term   for 18 Months   Faculty:   Faculty of Science   Department / School:   School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences   Salary:   UoM 6 :   $ 1 00,847   - $ 1 09 , 163   p.a. plus 17% super   Bring animal behaviour   expertise   to poultry welfare / undertake detailed video coding and analysis   to support   automation / flexible part-time research role.

Apply now to support evidence-based poultry welfare research and contribute directly to industry-relevant outcomes . Investing in   you   – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne     We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to   benefit   society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity     In this part-time role, you will provide specialist technical and scientific support for research into poultry behaviour and welfare. A significant   component   of the role will involve desk-based coding and analysis of animal behaviour from video to support automated monitoring and research. You will also contribute to experimental studies, coordinate research   trials   and manage laboratory and field-based research infrastructure, while providing technical guidance and training to students and researchers.

What you will deliver:     Provide specialist technical and scientific support for poultry behaviour and welfare research projects. Undertake detailed coding and analysis of animal behaviour from video to support automated monitoring systems and research outcomes. Contribute to   experimental design, data collection, analysis and preparation of reports,   publications   and presentations. Coordinate research and commercial trials, including scheduling,   logistics , stakeholder   communication   and on-site activities.

Manage laboratory and field infrastructure,   monitoring   equipment, procedures and compliance with ethics and safety requirements. Provide technical training and guidance to   students and researchers in research methods, animal welfare   practices   and use of equipment. You may be a great fit   if   you :     Hold a degree in animal science, veterinary bioscience,   biology   or a closely related discipline.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare, with strong commitment to ethical research practice. Bring experience contributing technical, laboratory,   field   or analytical support to successful research projects. Possess excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within agreed   timeframes . Apply practical knowledge of research compliance, including animal ethics, biosafety and occupational health and safety.

Engage confidently with students,   colleagues   and industry partners, building collaborative relationships across disciplines. For further   information   please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:    Build future financial security with 17% superannuation   Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being    Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning   Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave   Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbou