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25th October 2005, 01:49 PM
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Applications are invited for three Postdoctoral Research Fellowship positions in the ocean-atmosphere and climate research group within the UNSW School of Mathematics. The ocean-atmosphere and climate research group comprises a team of scientists aiming to further our understanding of the global climate system, with a particular focus on the Southern Hemisphere. The successful applicants will work with A/Professor Matthew England and his team on a research project funded jointly by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Federation Fellowships scheme and UNSW. The project aims to evaluate Southern Ocean circulation, the genesis of Australian climate extremes in the extratropical ocean-atmosphere, and how Australian climate variability may change in the future. Approximately ten PhD students will also be involved in the project, which is funded to run during 2006-2010. The project will be broken into five themes: (1) Interannual to decadal climate variability in the extratropical ocean-atmosphere, (2) Changes in extratropical climate variability due to increasing atmospheric CO2 (3) Teleconnections between the extratropical ocean-atmosphere and Australian climate extremes/change (4) Extratropical weather systems and their response to climate change (5) Predictability of climate extremes originating in the extratropical ocean-atmosphere. It is anticipated that the successful applicants will focus on one of these five research themes.
Essential criteria: a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline; Research track record in one or more of the following areas: Atmospheric Modelling, Coupled Climate Modelling, Ocean Modelling, Large-scale Ocean-Atmosphere Dynamics, Climate Variability/Change; knowledge of large-scale ocean and/or atmospheric dynamics; expertise in the analysis and interpretation of observational data sets and/or model output; good oral and written communication skills; understanding of equity and diversity principles; knowledge of OHS responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant OHS training.
Desirable criteria: experience in the configuration and running of atmospheric, climate, and/or oceanic general circulation models (GCMs) for large-scale climate research; knowledge of Southern Hemisphere climate dynamics.
There are up to three positions available, with scope for successful candidates to shape a role that suits their particular strengths and interests. Applicants with proven teaching abilities may seek a variation of the position in which up to 25% of the appointment is considered as a regular academic appointment funded by the School.
Applicants seeking a 25% regular academic appointment must also have documented teaching experience.
These positions can be negotiated for an initial appointment period of between 1 and 3 years, with excellent prospects for extension (the ARC project is funded through to 2010). Starting date is also negotiable, though preferably in the period 1 January - 30 June 2006. For overseas applicants and returning Australians, funding is also available to cover part or all of their relocation costs.
For further information, please contact A/Professor Matthew England on telephone (61 2) 9385 7065 or email: M.England@unsw.edu.au. For additional information on the School's research program in large-scale ocean and climate dynamics, see www.maths.unsw.edu.au/~matthew
Applications close 30 November 2005.
Applications are invited for three Postdoctoral Research Fellowship positions in the ocean-atmosphere and climate research group within the UNSW School of Mathematics. The ocean-atmosphere and climate research group comprises a team of scientists aiming to further our understanding of the global climate system, with a particular focus on the Southern Hemisphere. The successful applicants will work with A/Professor Matthew England and his team on a research project funded jointly by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Federation Fellowships scheme and UNSW. The project aims to evaluate Southern Ocean circulation, the genesis of Australian climate extremes in the extratropical ocean-atmosphere, and how Australian climate variability may change in the future. Approximately ten PhD students will also be involved in the project, which is funded to run during 2006-2010. The project will be broken into five themes: (1) Interannual to decadal climate variability in the extratropical ocean-atmosphere, (2) Changes in extratropical climate variability due to increasing atmospheric CO2 (3) Teleconnections between the extratropical ocean-atmosphere and Australian climate extremes/change (4) Extratropical weather systems and their response to climate change (5) Predictability of climate extremes originating in the extratropical ocean-atmosphere. It is anticipated that the successful applicants will focus on one of these five research themes.
Essential criteria: a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline; Research track record in one or more of the following areas: Atmospheric Modelling, Coupled Climate Modelling, Ocean Modelling, Large-scale Ocean-Atmosphere Dynamics, Climate Variability/Change; knowledge of large-scale ocean and/or atmospheric dynamics; expertise in the analysis and interpretation of observational data sets and/or model output; good oral and written communication skills; understanding of equity and diversity principles; knowledge of OHS responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant OHS training.
Desirable criteria: experience in the configuration and running of atmospheric, climate, and/or oceanic general circulation models (GCMs) for large-scale climate research; knowledge of Southern Hemisphere climate dynamics.
There are up to three positions available, with scope for successful candidates to shape a role that suits their particular strengths and interests. Applicants with proven teaching abilities may seek a variation of the position in which up to 25% of the appointment is considered as a regular academic appointment funded by the School.
Applicants seeking a 25% regular academic appointment must also have documented teaching experience.
These positions can be negotiated for an initial appointment period of between 1 and 3 years, with excellent prospects for extension (the ARC project is funded through to 2010). Starting date is also negotiable, though preferably in the period 1 January - 30 June 2006. For overseas applicants and returning Australians, funding is also available to cover part or all of their relocation costs.
For further information, please contact A/Professor Matthew England on telephone (61 2) 9385 7065 or email: M.England@unsw.edu.au. For additional information on the School's research program in large-scale ocean and climate dynamics, see www.maths.unsw.edu.au/~matthew
Applications close 30 November 2005.