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The opportunity

• Bring your science leadership and land surface modelling skills to a varied role
• Exciting ongoing role working on an impactful national research initiative
• Grow your research career with CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency!

The Australian Earth-System Simulator National Research Infrastructure (ACCESS-NRI) is a strategic initiative to support the ongoing development and research with the Australian community, addressing national climate mitigation and adaptation challenges. For years, CSIRO has been leading the development of the land surface modelling suite, CABLE, specifically designed for Australia’s unique landscapes. CSIRO is currently looking to enhance this component, and we’re seeking an experienced land surface modeller to join our talented, multi-disciplinary team in an exciting, ongoing role!

In this role, you will be an integral part of our ‘Land Surface and Ocean Biogeochemistry’ team in the Modelling the Earth System group of CSIRO’s Climate Science Centre. The team’s research focuses on land carbon-cycle interactions and the role of the terrestrial biosphere in carbon mitigation and management. Bringing your scientific expertise into the team, you will work with a technically-advanced team, and play a hands-on strategic role leading the further development of the land surface component in the Australian Earth System Model (ACCESS-ESM), efficiently addressing key science & policy issues, and improving CSIRO’s capabilities and its role as a national science leader.

If you enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, forming collaborative partnerships, bringing a fresh perspective to research initiatives, and leading the way to make a real difference with your work, this would be an exciting and fulfilling role for you! CSIRO champions a diverse and inclusive culture, supports flexible work arrangements, and offers excellent professional development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

Your duties will include:

• Using professional expertise, research experience and achievement to formulate, develop and lead an approved research program focussed on the application of ACCESS-ESM to land-surface, climate and carbon science questions.
• Developing challenging but realistic research plans and negotiating resource requirements with research managers or clients, in order to implement additional high-priority capabilities into CABLE in ACCESS-ESM, such as dynamic vegetation, disturbance and fire.
• Demonstrating a considerable degree of originality, creativity and innovation in solving problems and introduce new directions and approaches.
• Communicating research results to clients and the scientific community through journal publications, oral and written reports and preparing documentation.
• Leading a cross-institutional project team to ensure model development and experiments are established in accordance with the research design and are completed within the agreed timeframes and budget.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, utilising knowledge of the clients’ business and understanding of their underlying needs.

Location: Melbourne (VIC) or Canberra (ACT)

Salary: AU$110K – AU$148K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation (across two levels)

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 97306

To be considered you will need:

Applications would be assessed according to the Selection Criteria listed below, and the successful candidate will be appointed at the capability level commensurate with their skills and experience, as assessed by the Selection Panel.
 

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as meteorology and the geosciences, applied mathematics, physics.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• Demonstrated project (or project component) leadership involving a diverse team. 
• Demonstrated expertise in land surface modelling and their integration with general circulation climate and earth system models.
• Demonstrated superior level of scientific programming and shell scripting, preferably python, fortran, bash in a supercomputing environment.
• A strong scientific publication record, networks and collaborations in the field, and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Desirable: Demonstrated experience in code development for UK MetOffice Unified Model including JULES, CABLE and/or ACCESS would be highly desirable, but not essential.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to all candidates – Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents, or candidates who either hold, or are able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term (visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be provided to the successful candidate if required).

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

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply online, and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter, responding to each of the selection criteria in detail, that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.

Applications close

25 August 2024, 11:00pm AEST