https://www.seek.com.au/job/34747369?cid=ios-share The Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, Australia, seeks to appoint the “Queensland Water Modelling Network Senior Research Fellow” to carry out numerical modelling of the ecological functioning of the Great Barrier Reef. This is an opportunity to undertake research to improve model functionality, capability and prediction for the Great Barrier Reef system. This unique system is critically threatened by a number of stressors. The numerical modelling will be used to better understand the interactions of these stressors, particularly those between the catchment and receiving waters, having consideration for the influence of land use/land management. The modelling will also examine climate change and policy interventions to sustain the Great Barrier Reef, address the threats to it, and prevent further loss and degradation of the Reef.
Essential duties and required background and skills include: - PhD in relevant field, with research experience in water modelling. - Demonstrated knowledge of diverse modelling research approaches and methodologies, with capability in one or more of the following modelling techniques: data assimilation; Monte Carlo simulation; sensitivity analysis; and, advanced visualization techniques. - Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and conduct collaborative research in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency projects. - Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. - Demonstrated capacity to obtain and successfully manage external research funds. - High-level verbal and written communications skills, including experience in developing research funding proposals and report production. - Experience with supervision of higher degree research candidates. - Well established track record of publication in high-impact, international, esteemed peer-reviewed journals and/or high quality creative outputs. - Demonstrated excellent organisational, interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet competing deadlines. Please contact David Hamilton ([email protected]) if you require additional information about this position. Closing date for applications is Friday, 24 November 2017.
