Research Fellow

at  Australian National University

Classification: Academic Level B
Salary package: $110,162 - $124,903 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing (contingent Funded) appointment for up to 4 years

This is a key role for an early career academic to lead research into the availability and reliability of Australian weather resources. The successful candidate will take a broad approach to examining weather resources by:

• Establishing robust methodologies to define Australian weather resources.
• Quantifying the distribution of weather resources.
• Examining temporal and spatial variability and Australian weather resources to determine their reliability.
• Applying stakeholder-aligned storyline approaches to describe Australia’s weather resources and what defines their availability and reliability

To excel in this role you will have:

• A PhD in climate science or a related area, such as atmospheric science, oceanography, physics, or renewable resources.
• Significant research experience as evidenced by a record of well-cited publications in peer-reviewed journals, a record of developing and maintaining collaborations and by other measures such as awards, and invitations to present at conferences.
• Experience that is relevant to weather resources in some or all of the following areas: climate data analysis, programming skills, and weather risks/resources analysis. Specific experience in working with industry or government stakeholders, and producing stakeholder-focused research outcomes or briefings would be an advantage but is not essential.
• An ability to supervise high quality PhD/Masters research students.
• Ability to work as part of a team, contributing to team management and meeting deadlines for project elements.
• Excellent communication and written English language skills.
• Ability to foster respectful and productive working relationships with staff, students and colleagues at all levels.
• A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their application in a university context