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Senior Technical Officer – Plankton
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Senior Technical Officer – Plankton 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 Senior Technical Officer – Plankton will be a member of AAPP Project 7 Ecosystems team and will provide a lead role in:
- Supporting data management across a range of research projects and helping to build a comprehensive database of Southern Ocean zooplankton traits; and
- Managing laboratory assets for the team and help to curate the zooplankton archive
The Senior Technical Officer – Plankton will participate in a major marine science cruise in the Southern Ocean, supporting world-first live experiments on zooplankton and krill.
What you'll do
- Support critical physiological tolerance experiments of Southern Ocean zooplankton
- Contribute to database of key zooplankton traits
- Build energetics and biomarker database, including running more assays
- Develop biomass size spectra for the broader Southern Ocean
- Contribute to outputs from the broader team
What we're looking for
- A minimum of a Masters degree in a relevant field, for example, marine science, or environmental science.
- Proficiency in computer programs, especially R, coupled with the capability to conduct data handling and familiarity with statistical modelling.
- Demonstrated experience working with live plankton, particularly the husbandry and handling of fragile organisms such as copepods and larval krill.
- Demonstrated experience with instrumentation including microscopes (light, compound, SEM), ZooScan, ICP-MS.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work in a team environment, including the ability to lead.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently on a research voyage for extended periods.
Closing Date
Applications close Sunday, 8 September 2024, 11.55pm
Research Associate – Sea Ice Remote Sensing Scientist
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Research Associate – Sea Ice Remote Sensing Scientist 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 – Sea Ice Remote Sensing Scientist will be a member of Theme 3: The Future of Antarctic Sea Ice, Krill and Ecosystems – and will provide a lead role in:
- The development and refinement (including validation) of remote-sensing techniques for measuring and monitoring key aspects of the Antarctic sea-ice state, including coastal fast-ice and marginal ice-zone characteristics, sea-ice dynamics, and sea-ice and snow-cover thickness; and
- The application of these techniques (tools) to undertake analysis of the Antarctic sea-ice environment and variability and trends therein.
The Research Associate will have a significant team focus and will provide strong quantitative and analytical skills to the activities of the group. The position demands a productive and innovative researcher capable of initiating and driving independent research ideas as well as collaboratively supporting the work of others.
What you'll do
- Develop innovative techniques for measuring and monitoring key aspects of the Antarctic sea-ice zone using satellite and other remote-sensing data, including coastal fast-ice and marginal ice-zone characteristics, sea-ice dynamics, and sea-ice and snow-cover thickness.
- Lead the acquisition and innovative analysis of remote sensing data in support of Theme 3 activities and investigate trends and variability in the Antarctic sea-ice zone using these data.
- Work collaboratively with other team members (and more broadly) on innovative research investigating the nature and drivers (processes) of trends and variability in the Antarctic sea-ice zone, and their effects, through integrative analysis of remote sensing and other data.
- Participate in the design and execution of Antarctic field programs and spatial surveys of the Antarctic sea-ice zone, including the acquisition of remote-sensing data and data for validating and refining remote-sensing algorithms.
What we're looking for
- A PhD in a relevant area of science (e.g., sea-ice physics, radar remote sensing), preferably with postdoctoral experience relevant to the position (e.g., sea-ice cryospheric or climate research) and a good in-depth understanding of the Antarctic sea-ice environment and its role in climate and ecosystems.
- Demonstrated high-level skills, and a strong background, in the development and application of remote sensing as a tool for sea-ice research, including innovative development of algorithms and techniques. Demonstrated radar or multi-spectral remote sensing experience is desirable.
- High-level level quantitative (computing and analytical) skills, as demonstrated through the processing, analysis and interpretation of complex large datasets and results. Demonstrated Python experience or equivalent is required.
- A substantial record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved international recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of sea-ice or equivalent remote sensing, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and other scientific events. Evidence of success in securing external competitive grants and other funding is desirable
Closing Date
Applications close Sunday, 1 September 2024, 11.55pm
Australian Antarctic Program Partnership – Program Leader
The Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP) is hosted by the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). Partnering with the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, this program is responsible for focusing on researching the Australian Antarctic Territory and Southern Ocean, addressing priorities within the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan and the Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan.
The Opportunity
The Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP) Program Leader is responsible for driving the delivery of the AAPP research program in collaboration with AAPP’s Management Committee and Independent Chair.
Key accountabilities
- Uphold the quality and integrity of the AAPP
- Develop and deliver the AAPP’s research program, annual plan and people plan
- Manage an approved annual budget
- Enable and support academic and operational excellence
- Provide leadership
- Support performance and career development for developing AAPP staff
Your application
To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate:
- You are currently employed through a core partner of the AAPP (UTAS, AAD, CSIRO, and the BoM)
- Academic experience, qualifications and an accomplished record of academic excellence
- Experience in achieving program objectives
- Experience leading and developing a high performing team
- Experience representing a program across a range of organisations
- Experience of building high profile partnerships
Closing Date
Applications close Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11.55pm