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The Opportunity

• Do you have a PhD in numerical modelling in physical/biogeochemical oceanography or marine chemistry?
• Exciting research opportunity in ocean carbon storage strategies.
• Join CSIRO’s CarbonLock Future Science Platform initiative!

CSIRO Early Research Career (CERC) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to scientists and engineers who have completed their doctorate and have less than three years of relevant postdoctoral work experience. These fellowships aim to develop the next generation of future leaders of the innovation system.

CSIRO’s CarbonLock Future Science Platform (FSP) is seeking a CERC Fellow to join a team of scientists and software engineers dedicated to publishing world-leading science and delivering information for policy development and decision-making.  The FSP will explore new long-lasting carbon removal solutions, investigating several potential technologies, and considering their environmental impact, efficiency, cost and scalability.

As part of the Ocean-based carbon storage group in the FSP, the CERC Fellow investigate the potential to speed up the ocean’s uptake and/or subsequent storage of atmospheric carbon.  More specifically, our team is exploring and advancing our understanding of the potential for electrochemical ocean carbon dioxide removal (CDR).  

Your duties will include:

• Collaborating with the CSIRO coastal modelling teams to lead the search for a suitable OAE site.
• Designing and analysing model simulation experiments to estimate better the physical and biogeochemical state of marine waters at the OAE site.
• Effectively using High-Performance Computing (HPC) facilities and technologies for model simulations and analysis of the outputs.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: AU$92k - AU$101k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years

Reference: 93482

To be considered you will need:

• A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as numerical modelling in physical and / or biogeochemical oceanography or marine chemistry.   Please note: To be eligible for this role you must have no more than 3 years (or full-time equivalent) of postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience in the development and/or interpretation of numerical models of the ocean and the analysis of large and complex model data sets.
• Experience working in a Linux/UNIX computing environment and a high level of programming skills in languages such as Python, C.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

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CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs, whether we are undertaking research, engaging with the public or nurturing future scientists in person or online. Source – CSIRO Child Safe policy 2023

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

08 September 2023, 11:00pm AEST