Coupled Ice Sheet-ocean Modeller

**Job no**: 501445
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Hobart
**Categories**: Research Focused
- Develop the coupled ACCESS-OM3-ISSM model and conduct technical testing, validation, and calibration
- Develop code and methodologies for effective model initialization, simulation execution, and output analysis
- Full-time, fixed-term position (2.5-3 years), based in Hobart

**About the opportunity**

**What you’ll do**:

- Dynamically couple the ISSM ice-sheet model with the ACCESS-OM3 ocean and sea-ice model in collaboration with project partners.
- Refine and optimize the coupled ACCESS-OM3-ISSM model for improved computational performance and numerical reliability.
- Collaborate on the implementation of new basal melt parameterisations (including potential plume models), iceberg calving mechanisms, Antarctic fast-ice physics, biogeochemistry processes, and grounded iceberg dynamics.
- Contribute actively to the development and maintenance of ACCESS-ISSM Recipes, the ACCESS-ISSM Python API, and the ACCESS-ISSM Community Data Pool.
- Participate in the development of HPC-optimized ISSM configurations tailored for high-performance computational environments and engage with the ACCESS-NRI Ice Sheet Modelling Team by attending regular meetings, workshops, training sessions, and conferences, contributing proactively to ACCESS-NRI strategic objectives.

**What we’re looking for**:

- A PhD (or near completion) in glaciology, oceanography, computational modelling, climate sciences, software engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with numerical modelling is required. Experience specifically involving ice sheet dynamics, ocean processes, coupled ocean-ice sheet modelling or broader coupled climate system components is desirable.
- Strong technical proficiency in software development and optimization for high-performance computing environments.
- Proficiency in Python, C++ and Fortran programming as well as experience with APIs for model pre
- and post-processing.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical documentation and publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

**Salary details**

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A or Level B. Level A will have a total remuneration package of up to $125,877 comprising base salary within the range of $83,198 to $107,587 plus 17% superannuation. Level B will have a total remuneration package of up to $ 155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $ 114,766 to $ 133,235 plus 17% superannuation.

**How to Apply**
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
- Your responses to the success profile criteria from the Position Description below
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

**Applications close Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11.55pm**

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

**Advertised**: 03 Sep 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: 11 Sep 2025 Tasmania Standard Time