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Research Officer

558885

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Fixed Term

Closing at: May 11 2025 - 23:55 AEST

Classification: ANU Officer 5/6 (Research)
Salary package: $83,351 - $90,926 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to 10 months)

The Position

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team evaluating novel bushfire detection technologies. The recruit will primarily assist desktop duties, although occasional field work may be necessary. The position will be responsible for the management, compilation, processing and analyses of field and remote sensing data and preparation of figures. They will also assist in literature reviews and the preparation of manuscripts and presentations. Occasional field work for data collection and outreach activities may also be required.

The Person

We are looking for a proactive and organised person with research experience and excellent communications skills. The successful candidate will have experience processing and analysing spatial, remote sensing or environmental data using software such as Python, R and ArcGIS. Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in bushfire science or other related fields such as environmental sciences, climate science, earth sciences or earth observation. They will have demonstrated self-organisation and excellent written and verbal communication skills, such as the completion of an Honours, Master or other undergraduate research thesis. Fieldwork or other relevant outdoor experience will be considered desirable.

The School

The Fenner School of Environment & Society is a world-leading centre for cross-disciplinary environmental and sustainability research, education and policy-relevant advice.

The College

The ANU College of Science encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact, Nicholas Wilson, E: Nicholas.Wilson@anu.edu.au.

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Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

A statement addressing the selection criteria.
A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

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.