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We are seeking to appoint a full-time Research Associate – Ice Core Atmospheric Sciences in the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) at the University of Tasmania, as part of the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP).

The Opportunity

The Research Associate – Ice Core Atmospheric Sciences will be a member of AAPP’s Theme 1: Antarctica’s influence on climate and sea level and will play a lead role in interpreting gas records from the Million Year Ice Core (MYIC) project. This position demands a productive and innovative researcher capable of leveraging the newly produced ice core data to initiate and drive independent research ideas.

The Research Associate will have a significant team focus and will provide strong quantitative and analytical skills for the activities of the group.

What you'll do

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the AAPP strategic objectives by taking a leading role in the interpretation of MYIC derived gas records. Potential research topics include:
  • Modeling of carbon cycle variability in relation to the Mid-Pleistocene Transition or any other time period covered by the MYIC including glacial-interglacial transitions;
  • interpretation of greenhouse gas records on millennial and longer timescales;
  • study of site characteristics, gas trapping and firnification processes using inert gas isotopes, firn gas transport models and/or firnification models;
  • aid in dating the ice core with orbital dating parameters.
• Undertake high-quality research of national (and increasingly international) standing, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students, to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations for Level A/B.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, and/or wider community.
• Support the MYIC project by participating in fieldwork, ice core processing, or laboratory assistance.

What we're looking for

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g. geochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, earth science).
• Experience in quantitative laboratory analytical techniques, interpretation of ice core gas records, or relevant modelling experience.
• A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions, as demonstrated by a record of quality publications and presentations at conferences.
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession and wider community.