University of New South Wales - Human Resources - Events - Senior Research Fellow (Environmental Modelling)

08 August 2008

Senior Research Fellow (Environmental Modelling)

Faculty of Science

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL, EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

REF. 6057NET

The Faculty of Science is appointing a Senior Research Fellow to plan and conduct original research relating to the project, "Explaining forest responses to rising carbon-dioxide concentrations at stand scale using a new, simple model of plant carbon economy", funded by the Australian Research Council. The appointee will be expected to apply models to forest free-air CO₂ enrichment (FACE) experiments as described in the Information Package. The appointee will be expected to use data assimilation techniques and optimisation techniques. Applications are invited from both Australian and overseas candidates, with selection based on merit and experience.

This is a full-time position for 12 months with possibility of extension.

The salary range for Senior Research Fellow is A$89,362 - A$102,523 per year (plus 9% employer superannuation plus leave loading)

Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application. Women and people from equity groups are encouraged to apply.

For the Information Package click HERE

Enquiries may be directed to Professor Ross McMurtrie at r.mcmurtrie@unsw.edu.au, telephone (61 2) 9385 3264.

For information on the School: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/

Applications close : 18 August 2008

HOW TO APPLY