Topic: fieldwork

Support plant molecular research through DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing-library preparation, sequence-data processing and diagnostic-marker development for endangered plants. Duties also include laboratory supplies, maintenance and possible fieldwork. The position is up to 17.5 hours weekly; project funding is expected to run until June 2029. The advertised salary scale is AUD 89,760–105,459 plus 17% superannuation; confirm pro-rata remuneration with the employer. Applications close at 23:55 AEDT on 8 November 2026.

Study the productivity, ecological and management effects of virtual fencing in northern beef systems. Combine fieldwork, on-farm sensors and data pipelines to support grazing decisions and protection of sensitive landscapes. Three-year full-time CERC fellowship; AU$101,000–113,000 annually plus 15.4% superannuation. Darwin preferred; Brisbane-based staff make regular trips to Darwin and remote sites. Applications close 8 November 2026 at 23:00 AEST.

Lead a one-year moss carder bee recovery project linking species-recognition machine learning with conservation. The researcher will combine DNA-barcoded photographs, fieldwork, laboratory work and volunteer coordination to build a visual identification tool that guides monitoring and targeted surveys.

Investigate how nudibranch molluscs acquire and retain stinging structures from their prey. The postdoctoral project combines genomics, physiological experiments and fieldwork to study this evolutionary adaptation.

This full-time, two- to three-year position investigates genome stability and trait expression in allotetraploid tomatoes. The project combines whole-genome and transcriptome analysis, recombination studies, phenotyping and graft-compatibility experiments, with opportunities for fieldwork and mentoring. Applications are reviewed until the position is filled.

Investigate human evolution and past environments through archaeological, anatomical and geological data. The postdoctoral role combines research design, quantitative analysis, publication and laboratory support within the Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology. Applicants need a relevant doctorate and archaeological-analysis and fieldwork experience.

VMSG offers doctoral students up to GBP 750 towards eligible conference or workshop participation, fieldwork, or travel for laboratory visits within volcanic and magmatic studies. The September 2026 round closes on 15 September and supports travel between 1 November 2026 and 31 October 2027. Applicants must be enrolled for a PhD at a UK or Irish university, have previously presented an oral contribution or poster at a VMSG annual meeting, and never previously received this bursary. Awards cannot fund retrospective activity or laboratory bench and instrument costs. The current bursary page supp

Rosemary Grant reflects on her path into biology and long-term studies of Darwin’s finches with Peter Grant. The conversation links fieldwork on Daphne Island with contributions to evolutionary biology, scientific mentorship and the realities of building a research career while raising a family.