Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Computational Antarctic Geophysics
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Responsibilities
* Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University's strategic objectives.
* Undertake high‑quality research of national and increasingly international standing, publish findings, and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.
* Seek external competitive and other funding as appropriate to meet and exceed the University's research performance expectations for Level A or B.
* Enhance undergraduate learning opportunities, for example, through student project supervision.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of an inclusive culture where the community supports each other to collaborate and flourish.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry, and wider community.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Good record of, and continuing commitment to research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to computational physics of the natural physical world, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations, and preferably open‑source software.
* Ability to innovate in computational research broadly from fundamental physical sciences to environmental, glaciological and/or climate applications.
* Demonstrated expertise in computational techniques applied to scientific questions such as machine learning and/or inverse theory.
* Familiarity with Antarctic datasets relevant to understanding the subsurface environment.
* Experience, relative to current career stage, in research supervision, and supporting graduate‑level learning.
* Record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally, nationally, and internationally within and across disciplines, and for the wider research community.
Salary and Benefits
The appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A/B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising a base salary within the range of $83,198 to $133,235 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
* To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
o Resume
o Cover letter outlining an applicant's suitability and motivation for the role
o Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
* Contact Anya Reading, Professor, or for further information.
* Visit for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
* For current UTAS staff submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand that they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
* Please refer to the attached Position Description PDFs for full details.
Applications close Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11:55 pm.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Postdoctoral
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industry: Higher Education
The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea, and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
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