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Postdoctoral Fellow

  • 557020
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing (Contingent Funded)
  • Closing at: Oct 7 2024 at 23:55 AEDT

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $82,936 - $104,099 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Continuing (contingent funded), funded until December 2025

The Position
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work with the Climate and Fluid Physics (CFP) group and the Australian Government National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Climate Systems Hub, supporting the ocean biogeochemistry component of the ACCESS modelling program. The work will involve running realistic regional ocean model simulations and collaborative model development to improve the representation of ocean biogeochemistry. 

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be a member of Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES). RSES is Australia’s leading academic research institution for Earth and Marine Sciences, and ranked 11th in the world for Earth and Marine Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). To find out more about the RSES community, check out our Twitter and Instagram.

We have a reputation for international leadership and innovation, focused on developing new methods, whether experimental, analytical or computational. Our research spans the range from solid earth evolution to climate processes, and from 21st century resources to climate change impact. We operate iconic and state-of-the art instrumentation supported by highly trained professional staff, offering an unrivalled world-class research environment.

Our cutting-edge research provides an unparalleled environment for high-quality research training of our graduate students. Our people and facilities are also the foundation for our vision to deliver world-class research-led undergraduate teaching in the Earth Sciences. We are committed to offering a nurturing environment for the School’s early career researchers. Our culture is one of inclusivity and respect and we encourage everyone to embrace these values as expressed in our culture statement.

The Person
To excel in this role you will have a PhD or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment commencement in oceanography, mathematics, atmospheric science, climate science, or other relevant field, with a track record of independent research in dynamics and/or thermodynamics relevant to the climate system. Evidence of experience that is relevant to climate research in some or all of the following areas: analysis of climate observations, mathematical or numerical modelling, laboratory experiments, with the ability to articulate and prosecute innovative research in this field.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities of the Research School of Earth Sciences here.

Working at ANU
This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.
For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.
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A Diverse and Inclusive Team
ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

For more information about the position please contact Callum Shakespeare on T: +61 2 6125 9958 E: callum.shakespeare@anu.edu.au 

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

  • A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
  • No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 6866. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

For examples of common reasonable adjustments please click here.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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