Part-Time Earth Systems Modelling Engineer

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Geoscience Modelling Engineer to join the QuESt Lab within the School of Geosciences on a part-time, fixed-term basis. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the EarthLab whole-Earth modelling environment, in collaboration with BHP, and advancing tools integrating plate tectonics, climate and landscape evolution.

Located at Camperdown Campus, the appointment is 0.5 FTE for 3 years with a base salary of 162,528 AUD pro rata plus 17%

Qualifications

• PhD in computational geodynamics or closely related field, or near completion.
• Experience developing and maintaining geoscience modelling software.
• Strong programming capability in Python, C/C++ or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain advanced geoscience modelling software and code frameworks.
• Contribute to the delivery of the EarthLab whole-Earth system modelling environment.
• Collaborate with EarthLab researchers and BHP Exploration teams on modelling initiatives.
• Support integration of geodynamic, climate and landscape evolution models.
• Enhance and maintain community research tools used by the geoscience community.
• Contribute to research outputs and innovation in quantitative Earth systems science.
• Assist HDR students, researchers and postdoctoral staff with modelling workflows and code development.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Geoscience modelling

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in computational geodynamics

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Geoscience Modelling Engineer to join the QuESt Lab within the School of Geosciences on a part-time, fixed-term basis. The role focuses on developing and maintaining the EarthLab whole-Earth modelling environment, in collaboration with BHP, and advancing tools integrating plate tectonics, climate and landscape evolution.

Located at Camperdown Campus, the appointment is 0.5 FTE for 3 years with a base salary of 162,528 AUD pro rata plus 17%