- Undertake projects supporting the environmental management of our coastlines
- Help improve our understanding of littoral-zone dynamics
- Join CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research and really make a difference!
The position:
A unique opportunity currently exists within CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric research. As a Littoral-Zone Oceanographer, you will contribute to the selection, implementation and validation of coupled wave, current and morphology models. The successful candidate will play a major role in field programs designed to improve understanding of littoral-zone dynamics and test model performance.
There will be an immediate application of these studies in software developed within the 3-year BLUElink project to support naval amphibious operations. Further, the research is also expected to be highly relevant to coastal management, particularly in the context of climate change. For management, the major issues are beach stability and coastal inundation, at timescales from individual storms up to decadal and centennial evolution.
Specifically you will be responsible for:
- the delivery of a short-term littoral-zone prediction system to the Royal Australian Navy to facilitate nearshore operations;
- the development of littoral-zone modelling capability suitable for coastal management applications under present and future climate scenarios;
- a contribution to the implementation and/or development of shoreline evolution models for climate timescales (10-100 years);
- a contribution to the development of data-assimilation approaches to improve littoral-zone modelling;
- the expansion of field capability in littoral-zone oceanography.
Location: Floreat (Perth) Western Australia
Salary: $95K - $112K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Ref No: 2011/100
To be successful in this role, you will have a PhD and several years of postdoctoral experience relevant to littoral-zone oceanography, plus:
- familiarity and experience with littoral-zone modelling techniques and packages, and perspective on their relative strengths and weaknesses;
- experience in inshore field work, including relevant instrumentation;
- experience with littoral-zone data and data-analysis techniques;
- an ability to meet project milestones;
- excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate successfully with a variety of audiences, and work effectively in a cross-disciplinary research team.
About CSIRO:
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is a powerhouse of ideas, technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments, industries, business and communities.
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) aims to advance the Australian climate, marine and earth systems science. Our research focuses on issues affecting Australia and the world, and we provide a range of scientific and consulting services that are underpinned by this research.
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