Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Onsite
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Position Details
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Associate to join the ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research & Innovation (BRIC) and contribute to an exciting research project investigating biofouling communities in Australian waters.
Working under the direction of the Chief Investigator and in collaboration with project and partner investigators, you will play a key role in designing, managing and delivering research activities for the project.
In this position, your duties will include, but not be limited to:
This position is open to candidates with Australian working rights. Relocation support may be available for the successful candidate.
About You
You will be passionate about protecting Australia’s marine environments and advancing the sustainable management of its oceans and waterways. You will be a collaborative, proactive and motivated researcher with a strong interest in marine biofouling, molecular ecology or a related field, committed to delivering high-quality, impactful research.
As well as completion (or near-completion) of a PhD in Marine Biology or Marine Genomics or Marine Microbiology or Bioinformatics, you should demonstrate;
About the ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation
We are the leading Australian research and training centre tackling biofilm-related challenges.
The ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation, led by Flinders University, is a 5 year, $7.8m research and training program, bringing together 5 universities, 10 industry partners and key industry and regulatory bodies to deliver innovative research and biofilm solutions to tackle important issues for the maritime and water industries.
Biofilms grow on all surfaces and environments, from catheters to drinking water pipes and ships. They are complex organisations of cells that grow on both living and inert surfaces and are both viscous and elastic in nature. They can be made up of a single species or comprise several species of different types of microorganisms, including those that pose a threat to either human health or our environment. Biofilm attachment and development cannot be prevented completely thus they cost billions each year to those attempting to eradicate them.
By working with industries to develop innovative solutions that meet their needs and alleviate their biofilm-related problems, the ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation aims to: transform biofouling management strategies for maritime platforms; train the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists and engineers; and to develop biofilm management strategies across the defence and water industries to address evolving regulatory stringency.
Life at Flinders
They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.
Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.
Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University.
These include:
How to Apply and Information
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
25 Oct 2026At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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