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Postdoctoral Fellow - Physical Oceanography

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Location Australia (Western Australia) - Australasia
Town/City Floreat Park, WA
Salary Additional Information $65K to $72K plus superannuation
Salary Range 50,000 - 79,999
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level First Level
Deadline 23/06/2008
Company Name CSIRO
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Email csiro-careers@csiro.au
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 Reference Number:2008/674
 Position Title:Postdoctoral Fellow - Physical Oceanography
 Division:CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research
 Location:Floreat Park, WA
 Classification:CSOF4
 Salary Range:$65K to $72K plus superannuation
 Tenure:3 year term
 Applicants:International Applicants Welcome
 Relocation Assistance:May be offered to the successful applicant.
 Applications Close:23 Jun 2008
 Job Category:
 
Scientific Research
 

The CSIRO is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow with a strong background in the field of physical oceanography to join their multi-disciplinary research team based in the Floreat research lab of CSIRO Marine & Atmospheric Research, Perth, Western Australian.

The appointee would be engaged in research which is part of the Western Australian Marine Science Institute (WAMSI)  that aims to provide a better understanding of the physical dynamics of the Leeuwin Current, the eastern boundary current system off the west coast of Western Australia, its response to climate change, and their potential impacts on marine ecosystem off the coast of Western Australia.

The coast of Western Australia has one of the largest ENSO responses in world. The ENSO signals drive strong interannual variability in the Leeuwin Current, the eastern boundary current of the Indian Ocean, and the eddy energetics in the current system. Because the ENSO signal is transmitted so effectively into the WA region, we expect the impact of climate change to be also large, but it is as yet unknown. The Leeuwin Current and its eddy field have strong effect on the biogeochemical processes in the marine ecosystem off Western Australian coast and the impacts of ENSO and climate change on the marine ecosystem is also expected to be important.

The successful candidate will have detailed understanding of meso-scale ocean dynamics. The position will be working in a multi-disciplinary research team with the goal of projecting future climate on regional marine system off Western Australia. Beyond physical oceanography, the project offers an opportunity of a high level of teamwork and multidisciplinary research. The successful candidate will interpret regional model outputs and observational data, with the aim of describing how the ocean dynamics affect the biogeochemical processes in the marine ecosystem of the shelf environment, with an emphasis on the cross-shelf exchange processes driven by the mesoscale eddies in the boundary current system. The position will also help interpret the climate change scenarios of the Leeuwin Current system from high resolution numerical simulations.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

 
 
 

 
 Position Description 
   
 

The appointee would be engaged in:

  • Analyse and interpret regional oceanographic data including satellite and shipboard measurements to provide a better understand of the mesoscale dynamics in the Leeuwin Current system.
  • Validate high resolution data assimilation model (BLUELink Reanalysis) outputs in terms of simulating regional ocean dynamics.
  • Engage in a multi-disciplinary research team to understand how mesoscale ocean dynamics affects the functioning of the biogeochemical processes in the marine ecosystem off Western Australia.
  • Evaluate the numerical simulations of the climate change scenarios of the Leeuwin Current system
  • Communicate results in scientific journals, client reports, seminars and conferences.
 
 
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 Selection Criteria 
   
 

Applicants must address the selection criteria.  Applicants who do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.  To assist you prepare your application please read the information available at "Guidelines for Applicants"

Essential

  1. PhD in physical oceanography or related field and an outstanding record of research excellence and achievement in regional ocean dynamics (indicated by the outcomes of completed work and scientific publications).
  2. Advanced mathematical and computing skills in the analysis and interpretation of oceanographic data sets including 4-dimensinal numerical model outputs
  3. Broad appreciation of the role of models in regional oceanography, and of the present state of the art in global and/or regional modelling.
  4. Demonstrated capacity for effective oral and written communication of research results and their implications to a wide variety of audiences, including scientists, government, industry, non-government organisations and the public.
  5. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in solving scientific problems.

Desirable

  1. Research experience with ocean boundary current systems.
  2. Working knowledge with biogeochemical modelling and/or lagrangian particle tracking method in ocean modelling.
 
 
 

 
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Applications

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CSIRO prefers applications be lodged online via this careers site.

You are required to include two documents:(1) A document Addressing the "Selection Criteria" and

(2) A "Resume or CV" including the names of at least two referees.

Note:  Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 301 509 and someone will be able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: csiro-careers@csiro.au

If you are unable to lodge your application online, please fax your application (quoting reference number 2007/1344) to +61 2 6246 4455  or alternatively post to:

CSIRO Careers Online
PO Box 225
DICKSON ACT 2602

Contact: Should you require more information on this position please contact Dr. Ming Feng on telephone +61 (0)8 9333 6512 or email Ming.Feng@csiro.au

Please do not email your application directly to Dr Feng. Applications received via this method will not be considered. Please use the 'Apply Now' link.

ABOUT MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) was formed on 1 July 2005 through the merger of CSIRO Marine Research and CSIRO Atmospheric Research.

CMAR aims to strengthen Australian climate, marine, and earth systems science. The Division currently conducts research across four themes:

  • Climate, Weather and Ocean Prediction;
  • Atmospheric and Earth Systems Assessment and Prediction;
  • Sustainable Marine Resources and Industries; and
  • Integrated Coastal Management.

The Climate, Weather and Ocean Prediction Theme integrates fundamental climate science and the capacity to predict the behaviour of the climate system across all timescales with the ability to deliver useful applications across a wide variety of industries for the benefit of the Australian community.

The research delivers to all six of CSIRO’s Flagships.

The Division has almost 550 research and support staff, plus more than 100 students and long-term visitors, and an annual budget of $91million. Staff are located at sites in five states:

Melbourne (Aspendale), Victoria; Canberra, ACT; Brisbane (Cleveland), Queensland; Perth (Floreat Park), Western Australia; and Hobart, Tasmania, where the Office of the Chief is located.

CMAR also manages the National Facility – Ocean Research Vessel Southern Surveyor.

For further information about CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, visit our website at www.cmar.csiro.au.

ABOUT The Western Australian Marine Science Institution

The newly formed Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) is establishing a leading research capability, underpining the conservation and sustainable management of the State of Western Australia’s marine environment and resources. The Institution is building upon the State’s already strong marine science capacity to create a world class science Institution to provide economic, social and environmental benefits to the State of Western Australia.

There are twelve core Parties in this collaborative venture, from Commonwealth and Western Australian State Government research organisations, including the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO and AIMS, together with the Western Australian universities and the private sector. Each of the Parties brings to the Institution, an array of capacities including research personnel and expertise.

This Institution is the catalyst to further develop the State of Western Australia’s innovative capacity and will engage high-capacity researchers to enable the State to protect and sustainably develop its pristine marine environment, particularly the Ningaloo Marine Park. It will also secure the State’s competitive advantages in its established offshore energy and fishing industries, and build on its emerging tourism, aquaculture and biotechnology sectors.

For further information about WAMSI, visit our website at www.wamsi.org.au.

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