Research Scientist Position
This is a challenging role that requires the successful candidate to lead and deliver complex research projects focused on sustainable development of marine industries and effective management of marine ecosystems. The primary purpose of this position is to contribute to delivering the agency's priorities by informing the sustainable management of South Australia's seafood and marine-based industries, effective management of marine environmental assets, and enhanced resilience of regional communities through science-led innovation and policy advice.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) project Ecologically Sustainable Aquaculture Growth through Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) – Incorporating Nutrient Modelling into Regulatory Frameworks. This includes advancing existing nutrient–phytoplankton–zooplankton–detritus (NPZD) models by incorporating additional aquaculture species, improving model parameterisation and configuration, running models on high-performance computing systems, and assessing model predictive skill.
The outputs from this project will inform national policy guidelines to support regulatory frameworks and enable ecologically sustainable aquaculture growth in South Australia. In addition to the FRDC project, the role provides specialist contribution to other R&D initiatives within the Subprogram, advancing SARDI's research capability in biogeochemical modelling.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver complex research projects focused on sustainable development of marine industries and effective management of marine ecosystems.
* Contribute to delivering the agency's priorities by informing the sustainable management of South Australia's seafood and marine-based industries, effective management of marine environmental assets, and enhanced resilience of regional communities through science-led innovation and policy advice.
* Play a key role in the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) project Ecologically Sustainable Aquaculture Growth through Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) – Incorporating Nutrient Modelling into Regulatory Frameworks.
* Advance existing nutrient–phytoplankton–zooplankton–detritus (NPZD) models by incorporating additional aquaculture species, improving model parameterisation and configuration, running models on high-performance computing systems, and assessing model predictive skill.
Requirements:
* PhD or equivalent in a relevant field of science, such as numerical modelling in physical and/or biogeochemical oceanography.
* Strong research skills and experience in biogeochemical modelling.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Other Information:
* Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
* Based at SARDI's West Beach facility (Adelaide Metropolitan) and the Lincoln Marine Science Centre (Regional).
* May involve extended hours at sea and inter- and intrastate travel.