About The Role
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. This position will be based at the UNSW node of CSH, within the Climate Change Research Centre, Sydney, NSW. The Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) is a multi‑disciplinary research centre comprising one of the largest university research facilities of its kind in Australia.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research that advances the understanding of Australia’s climate, its extremes and associated drivers, and to improve future projections. This research will directly inform climate adaptation solutions for Australia.
* Level A – $113,000 – $121,000 plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
* Fixed Term – 11 months (or to December 31 2026)
* Full‑time – 35 hours per week
Specific Responsibilities
* Contribute independently and as a team member in collaborative research, enhancing the quality of research outcomes in high‑resolution rainfall extremes.
* Conduct research and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output recognised by peers.
* Co‑design and co‑produce research projects through interaction with stakeholders during the research process.
* Publish findings in highly ranked journals and present at local, national and global conferences.
* Lead specific research projects under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to the development of research activities.
* Develop and run atmosphere 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 such as contributing to PhD supervision, committee membership, leading workshops, etc.
* Participate in and/or present at conferences and workshops relevant to the project.
* Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
* Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university, ensuring actions do not adversely impact the health and safety of yourself or others.
About The Successful Applicant (Selection Criteria)
* PhD 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 an area listed above.
* High level analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
* Programming skills in a Unix/Linux environment (e.g., Python, Fortran, Matlab, R).
* Knowledge of regional climate processes and/or land‑atmosphere interactions and/or atmospheric dynamics.
* Experience developing experiments and running regional climate simulations with a model such as WRF, including bias correction of boundary conditions.
* Commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
* Understanding of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant training.
Contact
Jason Evans
E: k.meissner@unsw.edu.au
Applications close
November 26th, 2025
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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