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This position will be based at the UNSW node of the Climate Systems Hub (CSH), within the Climate Change Research Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
About The Role
* Level A – $113k – $121k, plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
* Fixed Term – 11 months or until 31 December 2026
* Full‑time – 35 hours per week
Specific Responsibilities for This Role Include
* Contribute independently and as a team member to collaborative research focused on high‑resolution rainfall extremes.
* Conduct research and enable research teams to produce scholarly output recognised by peers.
* Co‑design and co‑produce research projects through stakeholder interaction.
* Communicate findings through highly ranked journal publications and conference presentations.
* Develop and run atmospheric and/or coupled climate model simulations using WRF or similar models.
* Analyse observations/reanalysis in relation to model simulations.
* Analyse output from bespoke model experiments and large ensembles (e.g. CMIP, CORDEX, NARCLIM).
* Take on leadership opportunities within CSH/CCRC, such as PhD supervision, committee membership, and leading workshops.
* Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
* Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university.
About the Successful Applicant
* Ph.D. in Physical Climate Science, Climate Modelling, Atmosphere/Ocean Dynamics or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake high‑quality scientific research independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Track record of strong research and publication in the relevant area.
* High level analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Programming skills in a Unix/Linux environment (e.g. Python, Fortran, MATLAB, R).
* Knowledge of regional climate processes, land‑atmosphere interactions, and/or atmospheric dynamics.
* Experience developing experiments and running regional climate simulations with WRF, including bias correction of boundary conditions.
* Commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, with relevant policies and guidelines.
* Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to relevant training.
Contact
Jason Evans
E: k.meissner@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: November 26th, 2025
UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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