Wollongong, NSW, Australia

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The ARC SRI Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future is a leading international research program which will deliver interdisciplinary research to forecast environmental change across the Antarctic region, to deploy effective environmental stewardship strategies in the face of this change, and to secure Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science. SAEF uses the benchmark social-ecological systems approach as the basis for reciprocal integration of theory, observations, modelling and data, with the information requirements of structured decision-making, to enable the delivery of informed, future-ready environmental policy. SAEF is in an extraordinary position to change the future of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Environments through the application of leading informatics, robotics, environmental technologies and decision-support approaches. Strong partnerships with those involved in decision-making and operations in Antarctica will ensure new environmental policies for new environmental challenges and a workforce ready to take forward the legacy.

Reporting to the SAEF Chief Investigator the Associate Research Fellow will undertake research activities in collaboration with other researchers from across SAEF predominantly developing hydrological models of snow-free terrestrial Antarctic regions from satellite imagery and UAS imagery to produce high quality research publications.

To be successful you will have a genuine interest in high quality research in Antarctic moss response to hydrology and climate change. You will have completed or be nearing completion of a PhD in Hydrological modelling, Spatial ecological analysis or related field. Additionally, you will have expertise in analysis of remotely sensed imagery from satellite and/or low altitude sensors including drone based ultra-high resolution imagery.  Demonstrated experience analysing imagery in Antarctica or other extreme environments as well as with spatio-temporal data analysis, prediction and visualisation using a variety of software is essential. Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, negotiate and engage with academic and general staff and students both within an academic unit and across the broader university environment are crucial. 

Applicants are requested to submit a CV and cover letter.  The cover letter should be no more than 3 pages, summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Professor Barbara Bollard, Chief Investigator – ARC SRI Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future on ph: 0458 354 124 or via email: bbollard@uow.edu.au  

Closing Date: Monday 24 June 2024, 11:59 PM

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