Jobs and Careers

• Leverage the newly produced ice core data to initiate and drive independent research ideas
• Contribute to the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP)
• Full time, 3 year fixed-term role based in Hobart with relocation assistance considered

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate – Ice Core Atmospheric Sciences in the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP) at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, a part of the College of Sciences and Engineering at the University of Tasmania.

The AAPP brings together government and non-government entities to deliver and lead a significant part of the national Antarctic science program. The partnership is led by the University of Tasmania (UTAS), and includes the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, Geoscience Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology, the Tasmanian State Government and Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System.

About the opportunity

The Research Associate – Ice Core Atmospheric Sciences will be a member of AAPP’s Theme 1: Antarctica’s influence on climate and sea level and will play a lead role in interpreting gas records from the Million Year Ice Core (MYIC) project. This position demands a productive and innovative researcher capable of leveraging the newly produced ice core data to initiate and drive independent research ideas.

The Research Associate will have a significant team focus and will provide strong quantitative and analytical skills for the activities of the group.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the AAPP strategic objectives by taking a leading role in the interpretation of MYIC derived gas records. Potential research topics include:
  • Modeling of carbon cycle variability in relation to the Mid-Pleistocene Transition or any other time period covered by the MYIC including glacial-interglacial transitions;
  • interpretation of greenhouse gas records on millennial and longer timescales;
  • study of site characteristics, gas trapping and firnification processes using inert gas isotopes, firn gas transport models and/or firnification models;
  • aid in dating the ice core with orbital dating parameters.
• Undertake high-quality research of national (and increasingly international) standing, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students, to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations for Level A/B.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, and/or wider community.
• Support the MYIC project by participating in fieldwork, ice core processing, or laboratory assistance.

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g. geochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, earth science).
• Experience in quantitative laboratory analytical techniques, interpretation of ice core gas records, or relevant modelling experience.
• A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions, as demonstrated by a record of quality publications and presentations at conferences. 
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession and wider community. 

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A or Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $121,737 - $150,759 comprising base salary within the range of $80,462 to $128,854 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Delphine Lannuzel, Australian Antarctic Program Partnership – Program Leader on delphine.lannuzel@utas.edu.au or Dr Daniel Baggenstos on Daniel.Baggenstos@aad.gov.au.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the Position Descriptions below for full details.

 Position Description - 501145 - Research Associate - Ice Core Atmospheric Sciences - Level A.pdf

 Position Description - 501145 - Research Associate - Ice Core Atmospheric Sciences - Level B.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 13 July 2025, 11.55pm