Computational Geoscientist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Computational Geoscientist. Terms and conditions vacancy

Job No: 504665

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences delivers practical solutions to the complex issues that affect our physical environment and how we interact with it. Our interconnected teams of earth scientists, physical and social scientists, environmental management specialists, health and safety experts, and urban planners work together to address the increasingly critical global challenges of a growing population, climate change, urbanisation, food security, conservation and natural resource management. Researchers, teachers and students from around the world are drawn to our vibrant academic environment at UQ’s stunning St Lucia campus. We house world-class research facilities and have access to unique fieldwork locations in Australia and abroad. UQ’s research excellence in earth and environmental sciences is world renowned, and is reflected by our consistent high ranking in respected global league tables. The School also has an excellent success rate in nationally competitive grants and a strong record of high quality publications.

The role

The successful appointee will be responsible for the development and application of new  inversion techniques for large-scale geophysical data in particular for electro-magnetic and magnetotellurics methods. Targeting high-end parallel computers at UQ and at Australia's supercomputer infrastructure you will deliver state-of-the-art inversion capability for the NCRIS Australian Earth and Geospatial Science project, see http://www.auscope.org.au/. The successful candidate is expected to engaged with researchers at UQ, and at other Universities, both domestic and international, to solve challenging inversion problems and to publish in high-quality research journals.

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD in geophysics, applied mathematics or scientific computing. The ideal candidate will come with a  strong background in theoretical and applied geophysics and advanced numerical methods and will have experience in scientific computing.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University’s Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $64,533.50 - $87,535.13 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $75,504.19 - $102,416.10 p.a.).

Position Description

 Computational Geoscientist_position description.pdf 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Lutz Gross on +61 7 334 64114 or [email protected].

Application/technical difficulties please email [email protected] 

How to Apply

Please submit your application to [email protected] using the job title and job number in the subject line.

All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Application closing date

Monday 6 August 2018, 11:55pm E. Australia Standard Time.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.