Researcher in Global Environmental Changes and Coral Reef Systems
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Jody Webster and Associate Professor Tristan Salles from the Geocoastal Research Group (GRG) and the School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney.
This role is part of a project recently funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) to address critical questions in sea-level change, paleoclimate variability, and coral reef responses.
Key Responsibilities:
* conduct high-quality research in relevant project areas
* undertake project-wide data and sample analysis, synthesis and curation, and assist CIs with overall project coordination
* lead the preparation of peer-reviewed publications relevant to project objectives
* support occasional teaching activities and contribute to the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
The ARC-funded project is an international collaboration involving a wide network of researchers investigating fossil reef systems from across the Indo-Pacific.
Our Team:
* geochronology, sea-level reconstruction and ice-sheet dynamics
* geochemistry, paleoclimate and paleoenvironmental reconstruction
* reef geology and ecosystem response
The PDRA will be based in the Geocoastal Research Group within the School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney.
Benefits:
* full time, fixed term for 3 years
* base Salary $109,263 - $121,054 + 17% superannuation
Requirements:
* a PhD (or near completion, with thesis submitted) in a relevant geoscience field
* demonstrated ability to conduct research and scholarly activities in the areas of this project under limited supervision
* expertise in at least one of the following: geochemistry, carbonate sedimentology, paleoecology, paleoclimatology, numerical modelling, relational database design, and geological data science
* a strong track record of publications in leading international scientific journals (Q1)
* proficiency in one or more coding languages (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, or equivalent)
* strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse research team