Southern Ocean, Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change

We are seeking an innovative post-doctoral candidate to join our carbon cycle research team based at Aspendale. The successful post-doctoral appointee will work with several of our word-class scientists in Aspendale and Hobart, investigating the role of the Southern Ocean as a current and future sink for atmospheric, including fossil fuel derived, carbon dioxide.

The appointee will:

• work with a CSIRO team to develop and install new carbon cycle measurement capabilities in the CSIRO network in Australia and throughout the Southern Ocean region;
• acquire, quality assess and archive observational data from the CSIRO network and from international partners throughout the Southern Ocean region;
• work with a CSIRO team to utilize and potentially develop state-of-the-art atmospheric and oceanic models to interpret the observational data, all pertaining to the cycle of carbon dioxide into and out of the Southern Ocean;
• communicate the observational data and modelling results through seminars, research reports and publication in high-quality international journals

Pre-Requisite

The successful appointee must have completed the requirements the requirements for a PhD. Owing to terms of the fellowship, candidates must not have more than 3 years relevant Post-Doctoral Experience.

Essential:

1. PhD, or equivalent qualification, in atmospheric chemistry and/or physics;
2. Documented research in atmospheric and/or oceanic chemical measurements and/or modelling;
3. Demonstrated skills in the acquisition and processing of large data sets;
4. Demonstrated conceptual and practical knowledge applicable to the modelling of atmospheric observational data;
5. Excellent interpersonal, written & oral communication, and representational skills;
6. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.

Desirable:

1. Proficiency in at least one computer programming language such as IDL (Interactive Data Language), C/C++ or LabView.
2. Willingness to participate in, or lead team-based field experiments in semi-remote locations.
3. Strong interest in the advancement of the scientific understanding of the role of atmospheric trace gases in the climate system.