Postdoctoral Fellow, Antarctic Ice Sheet Reconstruction - Tasmania, Australia
Duration: 3.5 years
Commencement: preferably during 2026, and no later than the end of 2027 for the right candidate
Location: The city of Hobart in Australia's island state of Tasmania provides an outstanding quality of life, on the edge of the Southern Ocean and within easy reach of Tasmania's many National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (twwha).
Looking for a postdoctoral researcher with significant expertise in past changes in the Antarctic Ice Sheet for a 3.5-year postdoctoral research position at the University of Tasmania, Australia.
Description
The successful candidate will contribute expertise in past Antarctic Ice Sheet change to develop an ensemble of ice sheet reconstructions that are consistent with geological data and informed by numerical models. We encourage applications from researchers with strong expertise in either (i) paleo ice sheet modelling with familiarity with geological data constraints, or (ii) Antarctic paleo ice sheet data with familiarity interpreting ice sheet model output. Experience spanning both areas is advantageous. Previous applicants need not reapply.
Tasks
The postdoc will work on reconstruction of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, and particularly the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, from Last Glacial Maximum to present. The position is part of a new prestigious ARC Laureate Fellowship team of about 15 researchers who I am assembling to work together on tracking and predicting the future of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. This team includes Dr Richard Jones (Monash University) who will collaborate on the ice sheet reconstruction and relative sea level parts of the program of research.
The successful candidate will work closely with others with expertise in solid Earth deformation and spatial statistics to help build a new three-dimensional model of Antarctic Glacial Isostatic Adjustment. They will contribute to building a collegial and collaborative team research environment. Team researchers will be well supported by travel and professional development funds. This is an opportunity to be part of a new and exciting team whilst working at the world's leading Antarctic and Southern Ocean university.
Requirements
This position is one of four being recruited (GIA modelling, spatial statistics, and satellite geodesy). Several PhD projects are also being advertised, and the appointed postdocs will have the opportunity to co-supervise PhD students, including helping to define further PhD projects, as part of the Laureate Fellowship program.
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