Jobs:Job-01518
Apply before: 11 April 2024
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Position: Research Scientist
Apply before: 11 April 2024
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To conduct research and software development related to the numerical modelling of geologic, geomorphic, and climate change processes in the Earth Systems Dynamics Research Group in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences. We seek a broadly trained scientist or engineer with prior research experience in process-based numerical modelling (e.g., thermal, mechanical, mass transport processes), including, but not limited to, applications of the finite element, finite difference, or control volume techniques. Prior experience in programming, Linux operating system, shell scripting, cluster computing, model/data analysis, and publication in peer-review journals are desirable. Persons with backgrounds in the numerical modelling of geoscience or climatological processes, or physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering are encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to develop a vibrant research career within the research group and contribute to the management and administration of research group activities, sustained scholarly output, research grant acquisition, and student supervision. The person will report to Prof. Todd Ehlers. At Grade 7, prior postdoctoral experience is relevant to the position. At Grade 8, demonstrated exceptional ability in software development, peer-review publication output, and external fundraising through research grants.
Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To make a leading contribution to the primary research objectives of the Earth System Dynamics research group. Leading and supporting the development, application, and publication of numerical modelling software and cluster computing. 2. To carry out independent research within the scope of interactions between landscape evolution and climate, tectonic, and biologic interactions.2. 3. To work independently on assigned projects and be accountable for delivering scientific software, conducting model simulations, analyzing model results, and preparing results for publication. 4. To take responsibility for implementing software development and repository (archiving) procedures, and conducting model simulations. 5. To supervise junior staff, and to plan and manage workloads within projects. 6. To act as a research computing and software development consultant within the school, including meeting with and presenting results to internal and external collaborators. 7. Where relevant, to act as a supervisor or co-supervisor for undergraduate or postgraduate research students. 8. To manage project timelines, in collaboration with senior staff. 9. To be accountable for compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs] and production of internal documentation. 10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School (Todd Ehlers). 11. To contribute at a senior level to the administrative management of the research group.
12. To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile.]]
