Coastal Oceanography Lecturer — Field Research & Teaching

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Lecturer in Coastal Oceanography to lead teaching and research in marine geoscience. The role emphasizes fieldwork, coastal processes, and collaboration with industry and government, including work at One Tree Island Research Station.

Responsibilities include designing curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, publishing high-quality research, and contributing to the School of Geosciences, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• PhD in oceanography or coastal/marine geoscience.
• Demonstrated expertise in coastal oceanography, coastal geomorphology, reef systems, and marine/coastal environmental change.
• Skills spanning instrument deployment, fieldwork organisation and leadership in remote coastal environments, numerical modelling, and/or large data manipulation and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in coastal oceanography across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Teach in classroom, field and laboratory settings, using digital-based approaches.
• Lead fieldtrips and fieldwork, including at One Tree Island Research Station, with boat driving and data collection.
• Develop a research profile evidenced by high-quality publications.
• Contribute to administrative and service activities within the School.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Support the strategic direction of the School, Faculty and University.

Skills

Coastal oceanography

Coastal geomorphology

Reef systems

Environmental change

Fieldwork leadership

Numerical modelling

Large data analyses

Education

PhD in oceanography or coastal/marine geoscience

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Lecturer in Coastal Oceanography to lead teaching and research in marine geoscience. The role emphasizes fieldwork, coastal processes, and collaboration with industry and government, including work at One Tree Island Research Station.

Responsibilities include designing curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, publishing high-quality research, and contributing to the School of Geosciences, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.