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We are seeking to appoint a full-time Research Associate – Sea-Level Analyst 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

In close collaboration with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), this position will focus on evaluating sea-level rise risks for Australia and Pacific Island nations using Antarctic Ice Sheet projections derived from the France–Australia–Finland collaborative Elmer/Ice model of Antarctica under future climate scenarios. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing high-impact scientific publications, advancing understanding of Antarctic contributions to regional and global sea level risks, tailored to Australia and the Pacific Islands.

What you'll do

• Evaluate sea level risks using projections of Antarctic Ice Sheet change under IPCC future climate scenarios.
• Produce a framework for sea level fingerprinting.
• Lead policy-relevant report writing.
• Undertake and publish high-quality research of national and international standing.
• Contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.

What we're looking for

• A PhD in glaciology, oceanography, geophysics, computational modelling, climate science, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with numerical modelling of complex physical systems, preferably in sea level, glaciology, ice–ocean, or climate modelling.
• Strong computational skills, including programming in languages such as Python, MATLAB, or Fortran, and experience with high-performance computing environments.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications and ability to communicate research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-institutional and international research projects.