Aquatic Biogeochemical/ecological Modeller

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**Role highlights**:

- **Drive innovation in coastal aquatic ecosystem and biogeochemical modelling**:

- **Great opportunity to grow your expertise in 3D model development & environmental forecasting**:

- **Join our dynamic team at CSIRO - Australia’s National Science Agency**

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**The opportunity**:
CSIRO’s Coastal Biogeochemical Modelling (CBM) team, as part of the broader ‘Coastal and Oceanic Systems’ Program, develops and applies integrated models that combine hydrodynamics, sediment dynamics, biogeochemistry, and ecological processes. Closely collaborating with the Coastal Hydrodynamic Modelling (CHM) team, CBM undertakes cutting-edge research to address critical environmental challenges in Australia’s estuarine, coastal, and shelf waters - as well as in international settings. With a long-standing collaborative success, the team has cultivated a supportive and engaged environment of senior researchers, engineers, postdocs, and PhD students working together toward impactful science and mutual growth.

**Your high-level duties will include**:

- Incorporating novel approaches into marine biogeochemical models by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas.
- Being responsible for client liaison, model implementation and calibration, and disseminating model results for existing projects in an independent manner.
- Contributing to the strategic development of modelling tools and frameworks supporting EMS.
- Initiating, managing and executing externally funded projects within imposed time and budget limitations.

**Role particulars**:
**Location and office arrangements**:Hobart, TAS

**Salary**: AU$114K - AU$123K per annum plus up to 15.4% superannuation

**Tenure & work schedule**: Indefinite; Full-time (preferred) - _part-time and flexible work arrangements may be considered based on needs of the role and individual circumstances._

**Reference**:100015
- A PhD, and/or equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience, in a relevant discipline area, such as marine biogeochemistry, biological oceanography, or numerical modelling.
- Several years of demonstrated postdoctoral experience, and a proven record of innovative development and implementation of three-dimensional aquatic biogeochemical/ecological models to address issues related to coastal, shelf and estuarine circulation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to publish research results, prepare reports and present the results of scientific investigations at national and international conferences and stakeholder meetings.
- Demonstrated ability in the development and/or implementation of spatially resolved aquatic models.
- Experience with the interpretation of aquatic BGC/ecological dynamics from model output and field observations.
- Ability to work effectively and be closely involved with a multi-disciplinary, diverse research team, as well as carry out independent individual research, to achieve organisational goals.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.

For full details about this role, including other highly desirable criteria, please refer to the **Position Description**.

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**Setting you up for success**:
**Eligibility**:
Applications for this position are **open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents.**

**Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements**:
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

**Inclusion and belonging**:
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who