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**The Opportunity**:
- **Are you an experienced Marine Biogeochemist?**:
- **Join CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere and make a difference**
Research conducted within CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere (O&A) provides for the large-scale multidisciplinary sciences that inform the use and conservation of Australia's marine environments. We develop tools for decision making in coastal-marine regions and provide scientific support to and industries, society, and authorities responsible for the sustainable management and use of Australian biodiversity and national and international fisheries.
The role of Research Scientist Staff in CSIRO is to conduct innovative research leading to scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO's strategies. You may be engaged in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or community problems. You will have the opportunity to build and maintain networks, play a lead role in securing project funds, provide scientific leadership and pursue new ideas and approaches that create new concepts.
Based in the Ocean Carbon Observations team in Hobart the role of Marine Biogeochemist will be responsible for data synthesis and interpretation as well as the acquisition of new observations in the Australian and Southern Ocean region.
**Your duties will include**:
**CSOF5**
- Under the supervision of and in collaborations with senior researchers utilise understanding of seawater chemistry, to lead the synthesis of biogeochemical data for delivery to international networks.
- Contribute to ocean carbon research via visualization of observations and model output to meet project milestones on time and within budgets
- Participate in field campaigns on research vessels including repeat hydrographic sections and Southern Ocean process studies (typical duration 3-8 weeks).
- Contribute to laboratory analysis of ocean carbon samples using existing bench-top instrumentation and sensors under development.
- Working effectively with multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed, research teams, to undertake independent scientific investigations and carry out/delegate associated tasks under broad guidance from more senior Research Scientists/Engineers.
**For appointment at the higher salary level (CSOF6)**
**CSOF6**
- Lead field campaigns on research vessels including repeat hydrographic sections and Southern Ocean process studies (typical duration 3-8 weeks).
- Other duties as directed.
**Location**: Hobart
**Salary**: AU$102,724 - $138,176 + up to 15.4% superannuation**Tenure**:Specified term of 3 years.
**Reference**: 85310
**To be considered you will need**:
**Essential**
- Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed._
**COSF5**
**Essential**
- A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline area, such as marine chemistry, marine geochemistry, marine biogeochemistry, or chemical oceanography.
- Experience in the collection and analysis of dissolved inorganic carbon, alkalinity, oxygen, nutrient, and other biogeochemical samples.
- Demonstrated publishing in high impact science.
- Capacity to work at sea for extended periods, including in rough seas and in the Southern Ocean (which requires passing comprehensive Australian national medical examinations).
**Desirable**
- Track record in the maintenance of instrumentation and sensor calibrations, and in the documentation of analytical procedures and results
- Experience in the handling and manipulation of large observation data sets and/or model output.
**For appointment at the higher salary level (CSOF6), the following essential/desirable criteria will also be required**:
**COSF6**
**Essential**
- Capability in synthesis of biogeochemical data for marine carbon cycle research, including quantitative data visualization, analysis and interpretation using numerical methods.
- Demonstrated success in publishing high impact science in the field of marine biogeochemistry.
- Experience working at sea for extended periods.
**Desirable**
- Track record in the maintenance of instrumentation and sensor calibrations, and in the documentation of analytical procedures and results.
- Strong computer programming skills, including demonstrated experience with software such as Matlab.
For full details about this role please view the **Position Description here.**
**Eligibility**:
**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 thei