Senior Researcher Role
The primary purpose of this position is to lead and deliver complex research projects that influence the sustainable development of South Australian marine industries and effective management of marine ecosystems.
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.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Deliver Complex Research Projects: The Senior Research Scientist will be responsible for leading and delivering complex research projects that align with the company's goals.
2. Coupled Marine Biogeochemical Models: The candidate will develop and apply coupled marine biogeochemical models under current and future climate change scenarios.
3. Sustainable Management: The Senior Research Scientist will inform the sustainable management of South Australia's seafood and marine-based industries.
4. Science-Led Innovation: The role involves enhancing the resilience of regional communities through science-led innovation and policy advice.