Job Vacancies and Post-doctoral Opportunities

Groundwater Hydrologist
/in Jobs & Post-docs, News /by SecretaryDate: 10-Oct-2021
Location: Adelaide, SA, AU Perth, WA, AU Brisbane, QLD, AU Negotiable, AU
Company: CSIRO
The Opportunity
Apply your data-driven problem-solving skills in diverse large-scale projects
Use your research expertise to support Australia’s Strategic Basin Plans initiative
Join CSIRO – Australia’s National Science Agency – in an ongoing role!
Are you a skilled Groundwater Hydrologist with an interest in groundwater systems & models, and well-developed project management skills?
We are seeking a motivated & experienced Groundwater Hydrologist to join our ‘Risks to Groundwater Resources’ Team within CSIRO Land & Water.
In this multifaceted dynamic role, you will collaborate with various CSIRO internal & external stakeholders to support a range of diverse, large-scale groundwater management projects. You will use your data analysis & interpretation skills and groundwater systems knowledge to develop and apply solutions to varied research problems.
Your duties will include:
Working on large multidisciplinary projects, including regional-scale integrated assessments; cross-disciplinary integration of groundwater hydrology (contaminants, ecology, geology and hydrogeology); and analysis and interpretation of regional-scale groundwater models.
Contributing to the interpretation and communication of research or technological results and collaborating on drafting presentations to, and/or detailed written reports for, clients and the scientific and/or technology community.
Participating in planning projects and accepting responsibility for the scheduling and completion of major parts of projects, including allocating and directing tasks where appropriate.
Supporting scientific research that integrates spatial, field, remotely sensed and modelled data to enhance regional-scale integrated assessments with a focus on risks to water and the environment.
Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team, and communicating openly, effectively and respectfully with all staff, clients and suppliers.
Location: Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD or Perth WA
Salary: AU$87K to AU$98K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 78402
To be considered you will need:
A bachelor’s degree with honours in Science or Engineering, and/or equivalent relevant work experience in groundwater hydrology.
Ability to analyse & visualise groundwater data using a variety of software packages. E.g., spatial analysis in ArcGIS or QGIS, data analysis and visualisation in Python, R, Matlab or similar.
Experience in project planning and delivery. E.g., scheduling work and monitoring tasks in Microsoft Project, preparing agendas and minutes of meetings, using databases to keep track of data and citations.
Ability to cultivate productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. E.g., clients in government, partners in industry and colleagues in other science organisations.
Knowledge and ability to co-author on scientific journal publications and/or technical reports.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be currently residing in Australia as an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.
Flexible Working Arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.
About CSIRO
At CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.
Join us and start creating tomorrow today!
How to Apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
https://jobs.csiro.au/job/Adelaide,-SA-Groundwater-Hydrologist/800317900/?locale=en_GB
Applications Close
31 October 2021, 11:00pm AEST/AEDT
PhD or Postdoc at Kiel University
/0 Comments/in Jobs & Post-docs, News, PhDs, scholarships, awards & funding calls /by SecretaryThe Center for Ocean and Society at Kiel University, in cooperation with the Institute for the World Economy (ifW), is looking for a new PhD or Postdoc for one of their projects. The project funding is for a PhD position (75%), but can be scaled up to 100% for a Postdoc.
Applications are open until 7 September, 2021.
See attached
The Minderoo Foundation
/in Jobs & Post-docs, News /by SecretaryResearch Lead – Fisheries Sustainability
The Minderoo Foundation Perth CBD Western Australia,
Full Time
[Posted 15d ago]
Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible. Minderoo Foundation is independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. We are proudly Australian, and one of Asia’s largest philanthropies, with AUD $2 billion committed to a range of global initiatives. Our team comprises over 100 employees across seven locations.
Flourishing Oceans aims to transition our oceans to a healthy, thriving state. A flourishing ocean is one that can withstand a changing climate and increasing human pressure, is resilient, and free from pollution with healthy ecosystems and marine populations. As human pressure increases and the state of our ocean continues to decline, dramatic steps are required to protect and conserve this resource.
To facilitate this, we are committed to ending overfishing, promoting biodiversity conservation, eliminating the harmful effects of plastics, and facilitating world class research and education.
About the role
Based in Perth, the position leads the design and execution of impactful research into the state of marine fish stocks globally, working expand our understanding of current conditions and trends, with a focus on data-limited fisheries.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Oversee the development and implementation of an innovative method for collecting and assessing fisheries data in 100+ maritime countries as part of Minderoo’s Global Fishing Index.
- Ensure that all data are complete, consistent, high quality and fit-for purpose.
- Lead the interpretation and presentation of fisheries sustainability results within the Global Fishing Index and related outputs.
- With the broader research team, explore and interpret sustainability results in relation to fisheries governance, socioeconomic, and environmental context.
- Inform the development of a strategy and messaging for communicating research results to a range of audiences.
About you
To be considered for this position you MUST HAVE:
- Postgraduate degree in fisheries science or natural resource management
- Technical expertise in fisheries or natural resource assessment or management, particularly the application of data-limited approaches
- Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to work confidently with complex data sets.
- Familiarity with machine learning and Bayesian statistical approaches
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to translate technical details for diverse audiences.
Of vital importance is that you will be a solutions-oriented and self-motivated individual who is a daring leader, takes initiative, and has a passion for the ocean and living our values.
Are you resilient enough to bounce back up, dust yourself off and go again with enthusiasm and a never, ever give up attitude after being knocked back or pushed down?
Are you really up for the challenge?
Next Steps
Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are up for the challenge!
Please Note: Applications close on 30/5/2021
Tattarang and Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
PhDs, Scholarships, Awards, and Funding Calls

Call for nomination to Lamberson Award 2020
/in PhDs, scholarships, awards & funding calls /by Secretary- an electronic version of the paper in English,
- a nominating letter specifying why the paper is deserving of the Rollie Lamberson Award.