FYI - the ongoing academic position below has been advertised at the University of Tasmania in the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)
Deadline for applications is the 19th of August 2019.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ice Sheet Dynamics
https://careers.utas.edu.au/cw/en/job/493806/lecturersenior-lecturer-in-ice-sheet-dynamics
Job no: 493806
Work type: Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Academic - Teaching & Research
· Full time ongoing position, based on the Hobart Waterfront and building on existing strengths in IMAS in climate science, Southern Ocean physical and chemical oceanography, and new technologies.
IMAS is an internationally-recognised centre of excellence for marine and Antarctic research and education. Our vision is to develop environmental understanding and facilitate sustainable development for the benefit of industry, governments and communities in Tasmania, Australia and the world. IMAS has three core areas of research focus, in fisheries and aquaculture, ecology and biodiversity, and oceans and cryosphere; and collaborates across the major themes of climate change, ocean-Earth systems, and oceans and Antarctic governance.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Centre Head, Oceans and Cryosphere the position will contribute to IMAS's ambition to develop a reputation for world-class research in Antarctic Science. This position targets the area of ice sheet dynamics. Atmosphere‐ice‐ocean dynamic processes control the behaviour of ice shelves that are key to the ice sheet contribution to sea level change, an area core to the IMAS Strategic Plan.
The successful candidate will undertake research in this highly interdisciplinary area, building on existing strengths in IMAS in climate science, Southern Ocean physical and chemical oceanography, and new technologies. The candidate is expected to explore opportunities and apply for relevant competitive research grants and publish their findings in high-profile international peer-reviewed journals.
The appointee will also be expected to recruit and supervise Antarctic Science related higher-degree research students at IMAS, and collaborate with leading scientists and research organisations, both nationally and internationally. IMAS has outstanding national and international connections, including the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes (CLEX), the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP) and the current ARC Special Research Initiative for Antarctic Gateway Partnership. The appointee will contribute to the development and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate units at UTAS on physical processes in Antarctic ice sheet, ice shelf and sea-ice, their role in the climate system and in sea level rise. Antarctic Science has recently grown through a new international undergraduate student exchange with the Ocean University of China, where the new appointee is expected to teach for short periods from time to time. Enthusiasm for service roles and developing leadership are encouraged.
Key Accountabilities:
· Make a strong and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
· Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and successfully supervise research higher degree students to completion, in order to meet and regularly exceed the University's research performance expectations for Level B or Level C.
· Undertake scholarly undergraduate and relevant postgraduate coursework teaching of a high/ exemplary quality.
· Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community.
· Increasingly provide academic leadership, particularly in fostering outstanding research and/or learning and teaching.
Your Application
To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate;
· A PhD or equivalent in Antarctic Science disciplines.
· A good/strong record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of Antarctic Science, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing external competitive and other funding.
· Experience and demonstrated achievement in University-level teaching and learning.
· A record of good contributions to successful research higher degree supervision and completions.
· Ability to contribute effectively to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B or Academic Level C and will have a total remuneration package of up to $158,046 comprising base salary within the range of $98,537 to $135,082 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
· To apply online, please provide your resume, cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role, and your responses to the position/selection criteria
· For further information about this position, please contact Professor Neil Holbrook, Centre Head, Oceans & Cryosphere, Neil.Holbrook@utas.edu.au or +61 3 6226 2027.
· Please visit http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying2 for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
Applications close Monday, 19 August 2019, 11:55pm (Hobart time, Australia (GMT/UTC +10)).
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