Climate Research Scientists

About the Wealth from Oceans Flagship

The positions are funded from CSIRO`s National Research Flagships initiative which aims to deliver scientific solutions to advance Australia's most important national objectives.

The "Wealth from Australia's Oceans" Flagship will generate sustainable economic, social and environmental wealth from our oceans through leadership in understanding ocean systems and processes. The Oceans Flagship involves a partnership of scientists and research users across CSIRO and other institutions. The budget in 2003-4 is $8.4 million.

Marine Climate Change and Variability Impacts Research Scientist

Reference: 2004/372 (CMR04/16)
$AUS66 - $AUS 90K pa + Superannuation

You will work as part of a team investigating the impact of marine climate variability and change on Australia's marine ecosystems and industries. You will take responsibility for developing scenarios for the future of Australia's ocean territories, based on observations and output from climate models. The scenarios will be used as input to marine impacts studies. Diagnosis of the dynamical mechanisms responsible for the projected changes will be an important aspect of the project. The project will also use the climate model output and observations for the detection and attribution of climate change in the ocean. In later years of the project, high-resolution dynamical models will be used to "down-scale" the large-scale climate scenarios to local and regional scales where impacts are felt.

We are seeking a research scientist who has a strong background in ocean dynamics and the ability to diagnose dynamical balances in the ocean from data and models. Experience in the analysis of output from general circulation models would be an advantage, although scientists with a background in either modelling or observations would be well-suited to the position.

This position is advertised over two RS levels. Only one appointment will be made.

Climate Systems Research Scientist

Reference: 2004/368 (CMR04/14)
$AUS76 - 90K pa + Superannuation

Seasonal climate forecasts are needed to guide management decisions in both terrestrial and marine based industries. The requirements of such forecasts vary (eg in lead-time or skill required) and often differ with industry, region and time of year. Existing forecasts generally lack sufficient skill or are too broadly-based to be useful for decision-making. Improved forecasts will be based on an understanding of the coupled ocean/atmosphere system, with particular emphasis on the long time-scale controlled by ocean heat content.

We are seeking a research scientist to provide the dynamical understanding of Indo-Pacific climate variability on which improved forecasts can be based. The successful applicant will have a broad and deep dynamical understanding of ocean-atmosphere interaction and the processes that drive climate variability. You will contribute to the development of new seasonal forecasting schemes based on GCMs and statistical and hybrid methods, tailored for specific applications and end-users.

You will be able to work closely with the end-users in the development of seasonal forecasts, and have a willingness to pursue the results of the research to a practical outcome. A solid background in mathematics and statistics is required; experience in studies of predictability would be an advantage. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the potential to provide scientific leadership within the group, contribute to the development of future research plans, and obtain funding to support research.

To Apply

Both positions are indefinite. Relocation assistance will be provided.

For further information and details on how to apply visit www.csiro.au/careers.

CSIRO is an equal opportunity employer

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