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CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research
Ice Air Interaction - Sea Ice Modeller
$75K to $81K plus Superannuation

Closing Date 26th November 2008

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Research Scientist to join the modelling team on achievement of a stable model climate for successful performance of century-scale climate simulations at a quality adequate for participation in international model benchmarking projects. CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology and Australian universities are jointly developing an earth system model (ACCESS), incorporating atmosphere, ocean, sea ice and land-surface components. You will work on the sea ice component and its interaction with the atmospheric component as a part of the coupled system. Analysis and publication of the model improvements and of the resulting improved climate simulations. This role will also involve collaboration with colleagues in the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Universities in Australia, and the UK Met Office. To be successful you will possess significant experience in the use and development of large scale sea ice models and their interaction with atmospheric models.

This position is part of the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research (CAWCR), a partnership between CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, which is leading the development of an Australian climate system model, the Australian Community Climate and Earth System Simulator (ACCESS). This system includes atmospheric, oceanic, sea ice and land surface components, which are coupled together to form the climate system model.

The position will contribute towards the successful development of a coupled model capability for ACCESS, by development of the sea ice model component and the physical representation of air/ice interaction processes as a part of the coupled system. The initial specific focus of the modelling team will be on achievement of a stable model climate as required for successful performance of century-scale climate simulations at a quality adequate for participation in international model benchmarking projects.

The role relies on strong relationships being maintained internally within the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research (a joint research operation between CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology) and externally with staff at ACCESS-related university groups in Australia and the UK Met Office Hadley Centre

A PhD (or equivalent) in any of atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, earth system science, mathematical modelling

Contact person Tony Hirst( Este endereço de e-mail está protegido contra spam bots, pelo que o JavaScript terá de estar activado para que possa visualizar o endereço de e-mail ) Ph: 61 3 9239 4531

For selection details and how to apply visit CSIRO Careers www.csiro.au/careers or call 1 300 301 509. Enter the job reference number (2008/1215) and Select "Find Jobs Now". https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/Job_Details.asp?RefNo=2008%2F1215

All applications must be submitted via the CSIRO Careers Portal. Late/email applications will not be accepted.