Research Position - Modelling
Marine Biogeachemical Processes
Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre
University of Tasmania
HOBART

New Research Positions in Interdisciplinary Marine Science

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated scientists to join an interdisciplinary team undertaking original and innovative research in collaboration with other Australian and international researchers. Prior experience in Southern Ocean studies would be advantageous but is by no means a pre-requisite. An interest in working across disciplines to integrate multidisciplinary research is desirable.

This position will be fully funded for up to five years, with no teaching requirements. A mix of postdoctoral fellowships, research scientist and senior research scientist positions will be offered subject to candidate qualifications and the overall goal of building a strong collaborative group. Total annual remuneration packages consisting of salary plus 17% superannuation will range from A$57,721 up to A$90,311. Starting dates will be negotiable, preferably within the period 1 May 2004 to 1 January 2005.

If you are a professional scientist or a PhD student nearing completion, and are interested in the challenges of working in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean send your curriculum vitae and a one to two page statement of research experience and interests in electronic form to our search chair, Dr Steve Nicol, Antarctic Marine Ecosystem Program Leader, ACE CRC, Steve.Nicol@aad.gov.au. Our search is ongoing and we will begin evaluating candidates in early February 2004, and will be in touch for more information as required. One of the research directions you could pursue is listed below.

MODELLING MARINE BIOGEOCHEMICAL PROCESSES

Objective: Develop models of biogeochemical interactions that affect Southern Ocean planktonic and sea-ice hosted ecosystems; including productivity, particulate carbon export and air-sea exchange of climatically active components (CO2, trace gases, aerosols, etc.) and the response of these processes to climate variability and change.

For further information on key contacts and approaches that could be used for the above research please contact Kerrie Bidwell on (03) 6226 7844 or e-mail Kerrie.Bidwell@acecrc.org.au

More information on the ACE CRC and its partner agencies is available at www.acecrc.org.au including a downloadable business plan summarising its strategic research, education and policy programs.

THE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The University has also implemented an Aboriginal Employment Strategy and Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply for this and other University appointments.

The University website is www.utas.edu.au

Apply now (posted 19 January 2004).
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