• Excellent opportunity to work in a leading scientific institution with dedicated professionals
• Use your skills to support climate research activities
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science and technology research organisation

The Position

CSIRO’s Oceans & Atmosphere is seeking to appoint an experimental scientist for their Regional Projections unit.

You as the successful candidate will work on processing and analysis of global and regional climate model datasets, climate projections and delivery of products and services to next/end-users.

Find out more by viewing the full position description and selection criteria here:  Position description

Your duties/responsibilities will include:

• Management and analysis of large climate datasets
• Scientific programming and data analysis to support climate research activities
• Engage users of climate projections to ensure needs are met with targeted products and services 

Location:      Aspendale VIC – Hobart TAS may be considered
Salary:          AU$82K - AU$93K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Indefinite
Reference:    58319

To be successful you will need:

• Relevant Bachelors/Masters Degree in science, preferably with major subjects in physical sciences including Atmospheric Science, Physics, Mathematics or Geography or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience using and managing large climate, weather or related datasets.
• Well-developed skills in data analysis and scientific programming (e.g. Python, R, Unix, Shell) and experience manipulating NetCDF files.

About CSIRO

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate.

At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.  

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Find out more Balance

How to Apply:  To apply, please provide a CV as well as a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in brief, and upload these as one document. If your application proceeds to the next stage you may be asked to provide additional information.

Applications Close:  11:59pm AEDT, Sunday 07 October 2018