Groundwater & Climate Modeling Research Associate

UNSW; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW seeks a Research Associate (Level A) to contribute to the Australian Laureate Fellowship project on caves, climate and groundwater recharge. The role involves data analysis, model simulations of groundwater recharge, and collaboration with the TU Dresden team.

Applicants should have a PhD in groundwater hydrology or related fields, a strong publication record, and experience with groundwater models and programming (MATLAB, Python, R). Fixed-term, 2 years, full-time; Sydney-based.

Qualifications

• PhD (or soon to be awarded) in groundwater hydrology or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out research independently and in a team.
• Strong publication record relative to opportunity.
• High level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; experience with groundwater models.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently or as a team in collaborative research on the Laureate Fellowship project.
• Design, configure and run groundwater recharge model simulations at multiple scales.
• Conduct research aligned with project aims under supervisor guidance.
• Collaborate with researchers at UNSW and TU Dresden.
• Communicate findings through high-ranking journal publications and conferences.
• Support supervision of PhD students and participate in workshops and committees.

Skills

Independent research

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Data analysis

Education

PhD in groundwater hydrology

Tools

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

UNSW seeks a Research Associate (Level A) to contribute to the Australian Laureate Fellowship project on caves, climate and groundwater recharge. The role involves data analysis, model simulations of groundwater recharge, and collaboration with the TU Dresden team.

Applicants should have a PhD in groundwater hydrology or related fields, a strong publication record, and experience with groundwater models and programming (MATLAB, Python, R). Fixed-term, 2 years, full-time; Sydney-based.