Coastal modeller position - BoM Melbourne, Australia

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Coastal Ocean Modeller Australian Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology is an agency in the Environment portfolio of the Australian Government.

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Closing date 27 Nov 2014

We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to work in our Ocean Modelling Research Team within the Earth System Modelling Programme of the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research (CAWCR). The team is responsible for conducting research relating to Australian ocean and marine prediction systems.

A major part of this role will lead the research and development of coastal ocean modelling for use in operational forecast systems. This position is expected to provide supervision for modelling in a related project for storm-surge prediction. The successful candidate will receive high level direction in terms of strategy, planning and coordination among the other activities within CAWCR and the group and will be required to make decisions on the development, implementation and documentation of software used in both research and operations.

This position is also expected to provide expert advice to the group and other relevant staff members on matters concerned with the scientific and technical aspects of coastal ocean models.
This position is open to international applicants and whilst Australian citizenship is not a mandatory requirement, non-Australian citizens will only be considered if there are not suitable Australian candidates. Any offer of engagement will require the Bureau of Meteorology and the applicant to meet visa and work requirements determined by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

Website for applications is here:
https://bom.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?Aud ... peCode=INT
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