Atmospheric Scientist
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA
- Location
- Hobart, Australia
- Closing date
- 23 Jun 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Associate
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Research Associate - Atmospheric Scientist
- Fixed-term, three (3) year contract
- Based in Hobart
The University of Tasmania is pleased to host the operation and activities of the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership – a new research program funded through the Antarctic Science Collaboration Initiative of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. The AAPP brings together government and non-government entities to deliver and lead a significant part of the national Antarctic science program. The partnership includes the University of Tasmania (UTAS), the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, Geoscience Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), the Tasmanian State Government and Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).
The AAPP will carry out research to understand the role of the Antarctic region in the global climate system and the implications for marine ecosystems, by enabling collaborative research aligned with the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan and Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan.
The Opportunity
Atmospheric Scientist will be a member of Theme 1: Antarctica’s Influence on Climate and Sea Level – and will lead research effort on understanding aerosol, cloud, precipitation, radiation interaction processes using existing and new ship, aircraft, ground-based and satellite observations over the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.
How to Apply
- To apply online, please provide your resume, cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role, and your responses to the position/selection criteria.
- For further information about this position please contact Andrew Klekociuk, Andrew.Klekociuk@aad.gov.au / (03) 6232 3382.
- For further information about the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP) please contact Richard Coleman, Program Leader, Richard.Coleman@utas.edu.au / (03) 6226 2108.
- Please visit http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying2 for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
Applications close Sunday, 23 June. 11:55 pm
The terms and conditions of this position will be as described in the University of Tasmania Staff Agreement, and applicable University Ordinances and Policies
Company
The University of Tasmania can only ever be as good as the people who choose to work with us; our staff and students are our most important asset. Realisation of our vision is dependent on a talented workforce, committed to the innovative thinking required to conceptualise and operationalise our strategy and accomplish our objectives. By building rewarding careers and a healthy and engaged workforce and culture, the University will continue to be an employer of choice.
- Telephone
- +(61)362262999
- Location
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Private Bag 46
HOBART
TASMANIA
TAS 7001
AU
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