Python Job: Research Scientist - Synthetic Greenhouse Gases &

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The Opportunity

• Bring your research experience in Atmospheric Science, Chemistry or Earth Sciences
• Embed and shape a culture that supports the delivery of impactful and globally collaborative science
• Full-time opportunity with access to flexible working arrangements

Understanding our oceans, coasts, climate and atmosphere is fundamental to Australia's sustainable development and prosperity. CSIRO’s Oceans and Atmosphere undertakes science to ensure a healthy coastal and marine ecosystem and atmospheric environment now and into the future.

The role of Synthetic Greenhouse Gases (synthetic GHG) & Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Scientist is highly specialised and high impact, delivering to partners in industry, government, and the international research sector. The Scientist will join the long-term NASA-funded Advanced Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment (AGAGE) program primarily through the AGAGE measurements made at the Kennaook/Cape Grim observatory.

This role will require a commitment to public outreach and stakeholder engagement and aim to deliver ongoing, high-quality ODS and synthetic GHG data and emissions estimates derived from the data and be based in CSIRO’s Aspendale site in either the Observations-Greenhouse & Ozone Depleting Substances or Modelling-Greenhouse & Ozone Depleting Substances teams or open to working remotely from other CSIRO locations for the right candidate.

Your duties will include:

• Providing scientific support to (with a view to taking leadership of) CSIRO’s contribution to the long-term NASA-funded AGAGE Network (more details on the PD).
• Engaging with stakeholders across industry and government (at all levels), to deliver state-of-the-art emissions estimates based on atmospheric observations and inverse modelling techniques, helping to guide mitigation policies.
• Proficiency in Python (or other scientific languages) programming, to enable instrument control, data visualisation and analysis.
• Leading or contributing to the publication of findings in journal papers, conference abstracts, client/government reports, brochures, and webpages.
• Assisting in the planning and preparation of research proposals and carrying out research investigations, requiring originality, creativity and innovation.
• Participate in the identification of further opportunities which arise from research and initiate new lines of research.

Location: Aspendale, VIC preferred but open to other CSIRO locations

Salary: AU$105k – AU$114k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite / Full-time

Reference: 90895

To be considered you will need:

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as Atmospheric Science, Chemistry or Earth Sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• A demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and/or reports, grant applications or inventorship on patent applications.
• Proven experience in the processing and/or quality control of observational data, with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of gas chromatography, mass spectrometry and spectroscopic analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in atmospheric composition, greenhouse gas emissions, and atmospheric transport processes.
• Demonstrated ability to document methods for adoption by other users.
• Demonstrated experience in Python programming (or similar) for scientific analysis.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to all candidates, Australian/New Zealand Citizens; Australian Permanent Residents or either hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa (sponsorship may be provided to eligible candidates).

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

13 March 2023, 11:00pm AEDT