Research Scientist Role Overview
The role involves delivering high-quality, long-term research for informed decisions about iconic marine ecosystems.
About this Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist to lead several important activities including the management of physical oceanographic observational programs across northern Australia.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage physical oceanographic observational programs across northern Australia
* Develop and apply numerical modelling tools relevant to Australia's tropical coastal and continental shelf systems
* Conduct research into estuarine, coastal and shelf-scale sediment transport processes
Requirements
* PhD in a relevant discipline (physical oceanography, coastal processes, coastal engineering or marine biogeochemistry)
* Extensive professional experience demonstrating substantial work in observational and numerical modelling studies of coastal marine environments
* Professional experience in the operation and management of ocean observing networks