Research Fellow - Dynamical Systems Modeller
Griffith University
Closing date: 21st May 2013
Overview
This position will contribute to a project modelling the behaviour of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in coastal Antarctic ecosystems. The focus of the research will be to model the processes that move POPs between phases within the coastal Antarctic environment, with particular emphasis on physical processes such as temperature change and sea-ice melt, and biological processes such as plankton blooms.
This project is jointly funded by the Australian Antarctic Division and the Atmospheric Environment Research Centre at Griffith University and includes collaborators at University Laval in Canada and the Universities of Swansea and Oxford in the United Kingdom.
This is a fixed term (up to 3 years), full time position based at the Nathan Campus, Queensland, Australia.
The role
This position is required to develop, maintain and implement a model of the distribution and movement of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in coastal Antarctic ecosystems. The occupant will be responsible for writing and validating a computer model in the MATLAB programming environment. The objective of the position is to improve the understanding of the principal processes controlling the partitioning of POPs in polar environments with specific application to near shore Antarctic ecosystems.
The person
The successful candidate will require a PhD in applied mathematics, with specific applications to modelling complex dynamical systems. There is a requirement for competency in computer programming, including in the Matlab environment, and sound problem solving skills. It is also imperative that the successful candidate have a strong publication record and be able to demonstrate their experience in the leadership and development of research publications in leading international journals.
Salary range
Research Fellow, Grade 1: $63,153 - $74,287 per annum. Salary package including 17% employer superannuation contribution: $73,889 - $86,916 per annum.
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