Research Fellow: Forest Biophysical Modeller

3 weeks ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0059132
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Part time 0.8 FTE; Fixed-term for 2 years
**Faculty**: Science
**Department/School**: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
**Salary**: Level A - $80,258 - $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects focused on hydrology, geomorphology, and wildfire risk in forested landscapes**:

- **Dynamic and collaborative team environment with opportunities for leading research publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and conferences**:

- **$80,258 - $108,906 p.a. (pro rata for part-time), 17% super, benefits, and other flexible working arrangements**

**About the Role**
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced researcher interested in hydrology. You will work as part of a group of researchers developing biophysical models for hydrology, geomorphology and wildfire risk in forested landscapes. The focus of the hydro-geomorphic research will be the development and testing of hydro-geomorphic risk models for flash flooding, debris flows and water quality. The wildfire risk research will focus on developing and testing models of forest fuel dryness to improve the forecasting of fire risk.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Working under the guidance of the Chief Investigators, plan and carry out research on the development of biophysical models for fuel dryness and post fire hydro-geomorphic risks
- Active participation in communication and dissemination of research findings and their implications, to government, industry and collaborators
- Preparation and publishing of research outcomes in conferences and journals and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne
- Actively contribute to the collegiate culture of the School and the Forest Hydrology Research Group

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A PhD in Forest Science, Spatial sciences, Hydrology, Soil Science or other relevant biophysical discipline.
- A record of high-quality research as evidenced by publications in leading journals and at conferences, commensurate with opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, administer and see through to completion appropriately designed research projects with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with industry partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently but also to contribute as a member of a close-knit team

**Work Rights**
**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. **To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - “The Faculty of Science“**

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**:

- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )**

**Advertised**: 15 May 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Applications close**: 05 Jun 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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