Research Associate in Environmental Time-Series Modelling

Job Description

Organisation/Company: FLINDERS UNIVERSITY Research Field: History Engineering Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3) Country: Australia Application Deadline: 16 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Other Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Fixed term until March 2028 | full time (part-time arrangements considered) Academic Level A | $86,423 – $104,734 p.a. + 17% superannuation At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. About the Role The College of Science and Engineering is seeking a Research Associate to analyse time series of palaeo and modern proxies of environmental, ecological, and archaeological change, with particular focus on shifting environmental and human trends occurring in Australia over the last 1000 years. Working under the guidance of Professor Corey Bradshaw, the Research Associate will use existing code and develop new approaches to analyse complex data derived from lake, lagoon, river, and wetland cores measuring various aspects of dated vegetation composition, fire regime, and climate fluctuation. Additionally, the Research Associate will design simulation models to evaluate how different proxies behave under various environmental conditions, aiding in the interpretation of outputs from time-series models. Key Responsibilities To be successful in this role, you will: Collaborate with Indigenous people, palaeo-ecologists, climatologists, and archaeologists, government agencies, and other relevant people for co-development of relevant analyses and data access. Contribute to ethical, high-quality, and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, publishing in recognised, high-quality journals, and assisting the preparation and submission of bids for external research funding. Please note, this position will require some travel, including a minimum of three domestic trips annually. About You As the successful candidate, you will have a PhD in a relevant environmental or archaeological field, along with experience in coding and model development for data analysis. You will demonstrate strong organisational skills, including the ability to be proactive and take initiative in problem-solving, set priorities, meet competing deadlines, and make independent judgements. You will be a good communicator, capable of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. As the successful candidate, you will also demonstrate: Research experience, including publications in reputable journals, participation in securing competitive grants, and delivering presentations. Experience working with Indigenous organisations (desirable). Capacity to develop computer code to model the environmental and cultural proxies provided by the team (highly desirable). College of Science and Engineering At the College of Science and Engineering, we advocate the power of science and engineering to solve real-world problems. We strive to advance fundamental science, to create new technologies, and to work across discipline boundaries. Our interests scale from the sub-atomic through to entire oceans, forests, and beyond. We seek to understand the past, but also to create the world of the future. Our College is an exciting place to research, study, and work, supported by best-practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning, and advanced facilities. Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Life at Flinders We are transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and among the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that promotes equality and opportunity for all. We do not just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. Benefits 17% superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. How to Apply You are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm on 16 Mar 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr