Research Associate
3 days ago
**Job no**: 500652
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Hobart
**Categories**: Research Focused
- Drive independent research and collaborative projects
- Full time, fixed term opportunity for two (2) years
- Based in Hobart with relocation assistance considered
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.
**About the Opportunity**
The Research Associate - Carbon Biogeochemist will be a member of Theme 2: The Nature and Impacts of Southern Ocean Change - and will provide a key role in using observations to quantify regional variations in Southern Ocean carbon uptake and ocean acidification.
The Research Associate will have a significant team focus and will provide strong quantitative and analytical skills to the activities of the group. The position demands a productive and innovative researcher capable of initiating and driving independent research ideas as well as collaboratively supporting the work of others.
**What you’ll do**:
- Make an effective and sustained contribution to the AAPP strategic objectives and at a wider level to the University and IMAS through research focused on driving the uptake of SWOT satellite data for oceanography in the southern side of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current and deepen the understanding of dynamics and processes across and onto the Antarctic shelf.
- Prepare and participate in the RSV Nuyina cruise in the Antarctic Slope Current experiment in coordination with modelling efforts of the AAPP team to enhance the understanding of this transition zone dynamics and heat and carbon pathways
- Work with AAPP oceanographers and other national and international key collaborators to improve the understanding of fine scale processes through model outputs and validation and quantification of the value added by the Swath altimetry.
**What we’re looking for**:
- A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field of science or engineering; e.g., marine or environmental science, oceanography.
- A solid understanding of satellite altimetry and physical oceanography.
- A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved international recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of oceanography, demonstrated by a record of quality publications and presentations at international conferences.
- Experience in analysing large datasets like model outputs or heavy datasets and high performance computing.
**Salary details**:
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $150,759 comprising base salary within the range of $110,992 to $128,854 plus 17% superannuation.
**How to Apply**:
Please see attached position descriptions for full details.
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
- Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
**Applications close Sunday 16 February 2025, 11.55pm**
- To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role._
**Advertised**: 19 Dec 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 16 Feb 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time
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