Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled computational scientist to join our team and contribute to a project that combines Earth system modelling, climate science, and high-performance computing.
The successful candidate will work on a project that aims to address pressing global challenges related to ice-sheet dynamics, ocean circulation, and sea-level rise projections.
* Coupling the ISSM ice-sheet model with the ACCESS-OM3 ocean and sea-ice model in collaboration with project partners.
* Refining and optimising the coupled ACCESS-OM3-ISSM model for improved computational performance and numerical reliability.
* Implementing new basal melt parameterisations, iceberg calving mechanisms, Antarctic fast-ice physics, biogeochemistry processes, and grounded iceberg dynamics.
* Contributing to the development and maintenance of ACCESS-ISSM Recipes, the ACCESS-ISSM Python API, and the ACCESS-ISSM Community Data Pool.
* Collaborating with the ACCESS-NRI Ice Sheet Modelling Team by attending meetings, workshops, training sessions, and conferences.
Requirements
PhD (or near completion) in glaciology, oceanography, computational modelling, climate sciences, software engineering, or a closely related discipline is required. Demonstrated experience with numerical modelling is essential. Experience involving ice sheet dynamics, ocean processes, coupled ocean-ice sheet modelling or broader coupled climate system components is desirable.
Strong technical proficiency in software development and optimisation for high-performance computing environments is necessary. Proficiency in Python, C++, and Fortran programming, as well as experience with APIs for model pre- and post-processing is also required.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical documentation and publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed scientific journals, is expected from the successful candidate.