Lecturer in Seaweed Biology

University of Tasmania • Hobart, Australia

Location Hobart, Tasmania
Job Type Full time
Posted June 07, 2026

Role Description

  • Advance sustainable seaweed science through impactful research, teaching and industry collaboration
  • Lead applied seaweed biology research shaping blue economy and marine conservation outcomes globally
  • Full time, ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Lecturer in Seaweed Biologist will join the Centre for Ecology and Biodiversity at IMAS, leading a cross-cutting program focused on the biology, ecology and sustainable production of seaweed. Working within UTAS’s place-based, sustainability mission, the role applies seaweed biology and cultivation knowledge to inform blue economy and conservation decisions for Tasmania, Australia and globally. The appointee will have a strong research track record, experience in seaweed biology (life-cycles and development), physiology, and cultivation, demonstrated teaching and HDR supervision capability, and excellent collaborative and communication skills with partners in...

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