Position
Research Associate - Climate at UNSW. The role will be based at the UNSW node of CSH, within the Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC), Sydney, NSW.
About the Centre
The CCRC is a multi‑disciplinary research centre focusing on Earth’s climate: atmospheric, oceanic and terrestrial processes. Our research informs climate adaptation solutions for Australia.
Responsibilities
* Contribute independently and as a team member in collaborative research on high‑resolution rainfall extremes.
* Conduct research and enable research teams to create scholarly output recognized by peers.
* Co‑design and co‑produce research projects through interaction with stakeholders.
* Communicate research findings by publishing in highly ranked journals and presenting at conferences.
* Undertake specific research projects under the guidance of a research leader.
* 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 contributing to CSH/CCRC collegiate life (e.g., PhD supervision, committee membership).
* 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.
Requirements
* PhD in Physical Climate Science, Climate Modelling or 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.
* 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 atmosphere dynamics.
* Experience developing experiments and running regional climate simulations with WRF and applying bias correction to boundary conditions.
* Commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values.
* Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attend relevant training.
Benefits
* Level A – $113k – $121k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading.
* Fixed Term – 11 months (or to December 31 2026).
* Full‑time – 35 hours per week.
Contact
Jason Evans
E: k.meissner@unsw.edu.au
Application Deadline
Applications close: November 26th, 2025
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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