Job Opportunity
The purpose of this Senior Research Scientist position is to lead and deliver complex research projects that contribute to the sustainable development of South Australian marine industries and effective management of marine ecosystems.
This role will lead the development and application of coupled marine biogeochemical models under current and future climate change scenarios for industry and grant-funded projects within the Oceanography Subprogram. The role contributes to delivering SARDI's priorities, including sustaining resources and managing risk and recovery, by informing the sustainable management of South Australia's seafood and marine-based industries and effective management of marine environmental assets.
This position plays a key role in the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) project Ecologically Sustainable Aquaculture Growth through Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA). This includes delivering biogeochemical modelling outcomes that underpin the development of models for IMTA, working collaboratively with hydrodynamic modelers, marine biochemists, and other stakeholders.
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, this role provides specialist contributions to other R&D initiatives advancing SARDI's research capability in biogeochemical modelling.
About Us
South Australia is renowned for its high-quality food, wine, and agriculture. Our regions are the backbone of our state and drive economic prosperity for all South Australians.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions works in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders, and government agencies to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia's primary industries and regional communities.