Australian Antarctic Program Partnership

• Full time, fixed term (3 years)
• Possibility of an extension
• Based in Hobart, Waterfront IMAS Building

The AAPP brings together government and non-government entities to deliver and lead a significant part of the national Antarctic science program. The partnership is led by the University of Tasmania (UTAS), and includes the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, Geoscience Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology, the Tasmanian State Government and Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System.

The Opportunity

The Research Associate – Ice/Ocean Systems Analyst position will contribute to the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP), a new research program funded through the Antarctic Science Collaboration Initiative of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. This role will lead the development of ocean-ice shelf modelling; analysis of ocean observations and model output, including from ship, autonomous underwater vehicles, existing ICECAP sonde data; and development of ice/ocean model applications in support of field activities and data analysis.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide a strong numerical and modelling capability within the area of Antarctic mass budget and interactions with the global climate system.
• Develop numerical models to assess the dynamic response of the ice sheet to changes in oceanic forcing.
• Develop and apply a coupled ice sheet/ocean model (such as Elmer/Ice, ROMS) and evaluation against available observations.
• Conduct analyses of stability, present rate of change and future projections of ice sheet mass budget and oceanic feedbacks.
• Assist with the training of research students and technical staff:
• participate as a member of supervisory teams for students; and
• provide written protocols for technical staff as needed.­

Your Application

To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate;

• A PhD degree in ice-sheet, ice shelf-ocean modelling or other relevant numerical modelling.
• A strong and demonstrated background in computational and analytic abilities with numerical modelling experience and evaluation with observations.
• Demonstrated experience in applicable geophysical fluid dynamics research, with good understanding of the oceans and its interaction with ice sheets.
• Evidence of ability to carry out independent research leading to publications in scientific literature.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a research team covering multiple disciplines and to achieve collective as well as individual outcomes.

Remuneration

Appointment to this role at Academic Level A will have a total remuneration package of up to $108,076 comprising base salary within the range of $71,443 to $92,373 plus 17% superannuation.

Appointment to this role at Academic Level B will have a total remuneration package of up to $133,842 comprising base salary within the range of $98,537 to $114,395 plus 17% superannuation.

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 Ben Galton-Fenzi, Ben.Galton-fenz@aad.gov.au or (03) 6232 3112
• Please visit http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying2 for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Successful applicants will be required to meet the security and safety standards of partner organisations when working at partner organisation sites or on field trips with partner organisations
• Appointment at level A or B will depend on the degree of experience demonstrated in each selection criteria.

Applications close: Thursday, 10 October 2019, 11:55 pm