The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist –
Biogeochemical Modeler to be part of our South Australian Research
and Development Institute Division within the Department of Primary
Industries and Regions.
Purpose The primary purpose of this role is to lead and deliver complex
research projects that influence the sustainable development of
South Australian marine industries and the effective management of
marine ecosystems.
The position leads 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 of SARDI's Marine
Ecosystems Program.
The role contributes delivering the agency's priorities
including 'sustain the resource' and 'manage risk
and recovery' by informing the sustainable management of
South Australia's seafood and marine-based industries,
effective management of marine environmental assets, and enhanced
resilience of regional communities through science-led innovation
and policy advice.
The role contributes to delivering SARDI Aquatic Sciences
divisional objectives by playing a lead role in the Fisheries
Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) project Ecologically
Sustainable Aquaculture Growth through Integrated Multitrophic
Aquaculture (IMTA) – Incorporating Nutrient Modelling into
Regulatory Frameworks, This includes delivering biogeochemical
modelling outcomes that underpin the development of models for
IMTA, working collaboratively with hydrodynamic modelers, marine
biochemists and PIRSA staff.
This includes advancing existing
nutrient–phytoplankton–zooplankton–detritus
(NPZD) models by incorporating additional aquaculture species,
improving model parameterisation and configuration, running models
on high-performance computing systems, and assessing model
predictive skill.
The outputs will inform national policy
guidelines to support regulatory frameworks and enable ecologically
sustainable aquaculture growth in South Australia.
In addition to the FRDC project, the role provides specialist
contribution to other R&D initiatives within the Subprogram,
advancing SARDI's research capability in biogeochemical
modelling.
About Us South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of
its agriculture, food, and wine.
Our regions are the backbone of
our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for
all South Australians.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a
key economic development agency working in partnership with our
primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of
government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South
Australia's primary industries and regional communities.
We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across
metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect
our state's regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries,
forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.
It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career
opportunities in our organisation.
If you're ready to join
us, apply now
Benefits At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer
our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for
career progression, learning and development and flexibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and
inclusive workplace.
We embrace diversity and welcome
applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.
Special Conditions Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
Opportunity up to November 2028.
Full time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements Possession of a current Class C driver's licence and willingness to drive.
Ability and willingness to undertake sampling and experiments from small research vessels and industry partner vessels, including extended hours at sea.
Out-of-hours work and inter- and intrastate travel may be required.
The position is based at SARDI's West Beach facility and the Lincoln Marine Science Centre, with trials at offshore aquaculture leases in the Port Lincoln region requiring regular travel between sites.
Periods of time will be spent at sea on small boats and large research vessels.
Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
The incumbent will be required to contribute to whole-of-agency working groups developing PIRSA policy responses to significant and emerging issues as required.
Qualifications A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field of science, such as numerical modelling in physical and/or biogeochemical oceanography.
Remuneration PO4 - $110,696 min - $120,470 max per annum, plus
superannuation