1. Broadband 3 (Research Scientists Only), Ongoing/Non-ongoing
2. $94,563 - $125,832 + 15.4% super
3. Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
The Research Program of the Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a Research scientist to be a key member of a diverse team developing innovative applications for customers.
The Customer Applications team in the Research Program provides capability to projects that deliver customised products and systems for customers across many sectors, including Energy and Resources, Aviation, Land and Maritime Transport, and Agriculture and Water. This position will focus on improving forecast guidance for the aviation sector, particularly the forecasting of fog. Working with scientists, meteorologists and data scientists across the Research Program and Aviation teams you will contribute to the development of applications that will deliver guidance to operational meteorologists and
industry.
Fog is a critical factor for aviation, reducing visibility and disrupting operations, so accurate forecasting is essential for maintaining safe and efficient flight management. The successful candidate for this position will contribute to research into the processes that lead to fog developing and dissipating and in the prediction of these processes. They will also develop and test robust and useable guidance for the forecasting of fog. Tools will include output from Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models, post-processed model output, and machine learning models that can produce objective rapid-update predictions.
Experience and knowledge in weather science that is relevant to the problem of fog prediction is essential. This experience need not be in fog prediction but must be applicable to improving understanding and/or prediction of meteorological processes that influence fog development and dissipation. Other core competencies include data science and data engineering skills in handling large, complex datasets, applying computational algorithms to them, and the development of machine learning, advanced statistical, or physical models. Software engineering skills and experience in developing complex scientific or engineering applications suitable for operational use is desirable. The work will involve many different aspects of research and product development, so flexibility and demonstrated project experience are required.
This is a rare opportunity to work on meaningful science and applied software applications in a research environment with a commitment to innovation and quality and direct benefits to customers and the community.
You will be expected to have teamwork and leadership skills appropriate to the Bureau Broadband 3 (APS6/EL1) level in the Australian Government Public Service’s Integrated Leadership System.