We are seeking to recruit a senior economist with a demonstrated record of research in the field of marine resource economics or a related fields. The successful applicant will work in a team conducting research into marine resource and biodiversity management in Australia and internationally. They will have a good understanding of environmental or natural resource economics, with a particular emphasis on bioeconomic modelling, valuation of fishery and coastal resources, non-market valuation, natural resource and fisheries economics and data analysis. They will require high level skills with demonstrated ability to work with industry and resource managers, develop and maintain a network of clients, and secure a broad diversity of research funding.
Specifically you will:
- Undertake economic analyses relevant to the management of Australian fisheries, aquaculture and marine biodiversity conservation.
- Interact with other CSIRO researchers in identifying research priorities and developing new project proposals.
- Build and maintain a network of clients and collaborators.
- Work collaboratively and honestly with internal and external colleagues, clients and partners to develop and progress challenging but realistic research plans for a range of research projects.
- Lead, or work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed research team, under broad guidance from the Program.
- Lead and assist with project planning, management and the negotiation of resource requirements in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO’s reputation.
- Participate in communication processes within CSIRO and with outside stakeholders.
Location: St. Lucia, QLD
Salary: $127K - $141K pa plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 25683
To be successful you will need:
- A PhD or equivalent in the area of fisheries economics, resource economics, environmental economics or a related field and substantial experience in the area of applied environmental and / or resource economics.
- An international reputation in the area of applied environmental and/or resource economics, demonstrated, through a substantial record of publication in quality journals; invitations as keynote speaker at international conferences; and international and national advisory roles.
- Substantial experience in the development and application of a range of quantitative economic modelling techniques (econometric, game theoretic, optimisation etc).
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and obtain research funding.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate original research work and develop innovative approaches to research problems.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with clients and lead business development activity.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise with the scientific community in order to draw together the information sources required for assembling bioeconomic models and integrated multidisciplinary analyses.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in solving scientific problems, achieving joint goals, fulfilling funding agency milestones, writing proposals and reports, and attracting funding agency support.
- Demonstrated capacity for effective oral and written communication of research results and their general implications to a wide variety of audiences such as scientists, stakeholders, funding agencies, the media and the general public
- Demonstrated awareness of EEO and OHS+E and an ability to identify and address project-related EEO and OHS+E issues.
Who we are: The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
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How to Apply: Please upload one document only containing both your CV/Resume and cover letter, ensuring that you have provided enough information relevant to the selection criteria for this position to enable the selection panel to determine your suitability.
Before applying please view the full position details and selection criteria here: position details
Applications Close: 11:59pm AEDT, 8 January 2017
