<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">***************************************</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><a href="https://www.aims.gov.au/node/3702" class="">https://www.aims.gov.au/node/3702</a><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Research Scientist - Physical Oceanography and Coastal Processes</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">About AIMS</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">The Australian Institute of Marine Science is Australia's number one tropical marine research agency.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">We are a trusted advisor, a partner and employer of choice, and we value integrity, innovation, and respect.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">AIMS' research of Australia's tropical marine ecosystems guides its effective environmental management, and that of similar systems around the world. Our research seeks to deliver practical benefit to all Australians and support the sustainable use our tropical marine estate. Governments, reef managers, industry and the wider community look to our high-quality, long-term research for informed decisions about our iconic Great Barrier Reef, North-West Shelf and Arafura and Timor Seas.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">AIMS expert teams at our locations in Townsville, Darwin and Perth have access to world-class infrastructure, unique data-sets, cutting-edge laboratories and a fleet of research vessels.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">About this Opportunity</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">When you join AIMS, you will become part of a team of thought leaders, trusted advisors, and game-changing innovators. This exciting opportunity is now open in our Oceanography and Shelf Processes Team for a Research Scientist - Physical Oceanography and Coastal Processes. Operating within our Sustainable Coastal Ecosystems and Industries in Tropical Australia Research Program<</span><a href="https://www.aims.gov.au/sustainable-coastal-ecosystems-and-industries-in-tropical-australia" class="">https://www.aims.gov.au/sustainable-coastal-ecosystems-and-industries-in-tropical-australia</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">>, you'll be part of a group that delivers science relating to the critical issue of cumulative stressors in a broad range of tropical marine habitats arising from coastal and catchment development, in the context of shelf-scale processes and ecosystem drivers. In this role you'll work across inter-disciplinary teams of oceanographers, hydrodynamic modellers, biogeochemists, marine ecologists and ecological modellers to develop and apply an appropriate mix of observational and modelling capabilities (oceanographic, sediment, biogeochemical) to investigate coastal and shelf-scale hydrodynamic, sediment and biogeochemical processes.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Using your international scientific reputation and experience, you'll lead several important activities including the management of physical oceanographic observational programs across northern Australia, the development and application of numerical modelling tools relevant to Australia's tropical coastal and continental shelf systems, and research into estuarine, coastal and shelf-scale sediment transport processes. You'll provide scientific leadership to colleagues, support staff and students, and ensure that resources such as facilities, equipment and associated are coordinated and allocated effectively to address scientific and environmental management challenges. You would be motivated to achieve the targets of the AIMS Strategy 2025<</span><a href="https://www.aims.gov.au/about/aims-strategy-2025" class="">https://www.aims.gov.au/about/aims-strategy-2025</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">>, to provide positive environmental, social and economic impact for Australia's marine estate.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Apply now and join a world leading organisation with attractive working conditions. The successful candidate will be rewarded with:</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* AIMS AOF Level 6 Salary ($122,110 to $137,599 per annum)</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* 15.4% superannuation</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* Generous leave provisions</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* Full-time, 3-year opportunity</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* Located in Townsville, Queensland</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">About You</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Underpinning your suitability for this position will be your PhD in a relevant discipline (physical oceanography, coastal processes, coastal engineering or marine biogeochemistry ) or equivalent, and extensive professional experience demonstrating substantial work in observational and numerical modelling studies of coastal marine environments, coupled with professional experience in the operation and management of ocean observing networks. As a high performer with a demonstrated track record of scientific output and advanced leadership and project management skills you can demonstrate your:</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* Highly developed the capacity to develop and apply numerical models of coastal and shelf processes;</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* Excellent numerical skills related to the analysis of spatial and time series data;</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* Demonstrated high level of familiarity with contemporary hydrodynamic, sediment transport and biogeochemical modelling tools and packages;</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* Extensive professional experience in the operation and management of ocean observing networks; and</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">* Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research team.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Next Step</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Further information about this exciting and challenging opportunity is outlined in the position description, which can be downloaded via the link button below. If, after reviewing the position description, you believe that your qualifications, experience and professional capabilities will enable you to successfully the deliver the position responsibilities, we would be very interested in hearing form you.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Instructions on how to apply are available in the attached Application Guide, including the necessity to submit your statements addressing your suitability against the selection criteria that is listed in the position description.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Short-listed applicants may be asked to complete a personal outlook analysis questionnaire using the Birkman Method.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Position enquiries can be directed to Mr Craig Steinberg (</span><a href="mailto:c.steinberg@aims.gov.au" class="">c.steinberg@aims.gov.au</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><</span><a href="mailto:c.steinberg@aims.gov.au" class="">mailto:c.steinberg@aims.gov.au</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">>) or Dr Richard Brinkman (</span><a href="mailto:r.brinkman@aims.gov.au" class="">r.brinkman@aims.gov.au</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><</span><a href="mailto:r.brinkman@aims.gov.au" class="">mailto:r.brinkman@aims.gov.au</a><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">>).</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">Applications close Sunday, 31 May 2020.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="">**************************</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""><br style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class=""></body></html>