Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $103,841 - $117,736 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Fixed term until March 2025. Full time or part-time (0.8FTE).
Position Description: Academic Level B_Research Fellow_Lecturer Cyclones_revised MHrpCdCrp CdCrpno track changes.pdf

• A fantastic career opportunity for an early- to mid-career researcher to join a high-profile interdisciplinary Institute and leading research school at Australia’s #1 University 
• Undertake independent research on factors influencing cyclogenesis and subsequent movement, its detection and assessment of cyclone trajectory and intensity
• Become part of a dynamic team with a positive culture contributing towards societal transformation

Climate, energy and disasters are crucial and growing issues for Australia. The ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) initiates and supports the development of transdisciplinary research teams across ANU with the aim of securing long-term, large-scale research funding and ensuring broad societal impact as well as leading outreach, policy engagement, facilitation and coordination roles. Additionally, the Institute is taking a lead role in the ANU Below Zero initiative which aims to reduce ANU greenhouse gas emissions to below zero

The ANU Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) is Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth and Marine Sciences and is ranked in the top 25 in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021). Our research addresses the current major challenges in the Earth Sciences, including modelling ocean currents and climate change to inform societal debate and actions.

Position overview

ANU is seeking to coordinate and generate research on tropical cyclones. The Research Fellow will undertake independent research in the area of cyclogenesis and in coupled ocean-atmosphere modelling with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, present research at academic seminars and at national and international conferences, and collaborate with other researchers at a national and/or international level.

The Research Fellow will play a critical role in the success and ongoing work of the Institute and the Research School of Earth Sciences.  You will undertake research independently and collaboratively, generate traditional and non-traditional research outputs, teach into climate related courses and have the opportunity to develop your research career.

To excel in this role, you will have a PhD in atmospheric and atmosphere / ocean modelling or a related area such as the fundamental physics of cyclone formation. You will demonstrate to articulate and prosecute innovative research in the field of atmospheric modelling and/or cyclone formation and a vision for the activities you would undertake at ANU.

The Australian National University is a world-leading institution and provides a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs to support staff in maintaining a healthy work/life balance whilst encouraging success in reaching their full career potential. For more information, please click here.

For more information about the position please contact Dr Roslyn Prinsley, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions via roslyn.prinsley@anu.edu.au

ANU Values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. People with a disability are encouraged to apply. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

To apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A concise statement (absolute max 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV), including a publication list, which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Job Close: 7 August 2022