Senior Research Scientist - Climate Projections

CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Scientist to join its Climate Variability and Change Program in the area of climate projection. The position will contribute to the newly established research programme “Goyder Institute” – a research alliance between South Australia government, universities, and CSIRO through its National Flagship- Water for a Healthy Country. Goyder Institute will provide leadership and direction in Water Sciences Research to address policy outcomes for the South Australian Government.

The position:

The Senior Research Scientist will advance the science of regional climate projections, with a focus on Australia in the 21st century. The research will involve analysis of observed data and the outputs from global climate model simulations and regional downscaling simulations.

Specifically you will:

• develop methods for representing uncertainty in climate projections, and for tailoring projection products to needs of users.
• lead projects aimed at providing novel climate change projection products for clients and they will collaborate with scientists in other disciplines as part of impacts, vulnerability and risk assessment projects
• have the opportunity to contribute to designing and implementing national climate change projection services.

The position will be based at Aspendale, Victoria, as part of the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research (CAWCR) – a partnership between CSIRO and the Bureau of meteorology.

Location:  Aspendale, Victoria
Salary:      $95K - $112K pa plus up to 15.4% Superannuation
Ref No:     2011/75

To be successful you will have:

• completed a PhD in climate change or an equivalent field and will have several years’ climate change research experience
• an excellent understanding of the broad field of climate change science
• demonstrated ability to develop innovative approaches to the analysis of climate observations and model results, in particular with regard to assessing changes to regional climate and its impact in particular on water resources.
• demonstrated experience and a strong background in application of mathematics to climate data and their physical interpretation.

About CSIRO:

Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, 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.

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