Jobs and Careers

• Undertake state-of-the-art research in 3d modelling of Antarctic glacial isostatic adjustment
• Join a prestigious ARC Laureate Fellowship team working to track change in the East Antarctic Ice Sheet
• Full time, 4 year Fixed-Term role based in Hobart!

About the opportunity

This postdoctoral research position will develop a new three-dimensional adjoint model of glacial isostatic adjustment, with a focus on East Antarctica. The position is part of a new prestigious ARC Laureate Fellowship team of about 15 researchers who are being assembled to work together on tracking and predicting the future of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. The successful candidate will bring their expertise in solid Earth modelling to help improve understanding of the past, present and future change of the ice sheet. They will contribute to building a collegial and collaborative team research environment. Team researchers are well supported by travel and professional development funds.

This is an opportunity to be part of a new and exciting team whilst working at the world’s leading Antarctic and Southern Ocean university, based within the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).

The ideal candidate would have extensive experience in modelling large-scale solid Earth geophysical processes and have a strong understanding of the physics of solid Earth deformation. You will have an interest in working with others in ice sheet reconstruction, geodesy, and other related fields to build a state-of-the-art model of glacial isostatic adjustment.

What you’ll do:

• Undertake research in modelling Antarctic glacial isostatic adjustment, publishing findings in international peer-reviewed journals, and assist in supervision of PhD and undergraduate research students.
• Develop and adapt the G-ADOPT code, including application of its adjoint capability, to develop a new three-dimensional model of Antarctic glacial isostatic adjustment with uncertainty.
• Initiate and develop competitive external and other funding applications to support ice sheet science at the University of Tasmania.
• Undertake high-quality research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team.
• Engage with professional development opportunities appropriate for an academic, government or industry career.­

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in solid Earth modelling.
• A demonstrated ability and understanding of research in the field of glacial isostatic adjustment and quantitative/theoretical geophysics.
• A strong understanding of geophysical, and ideally glacial isostatic adjustment, theory and their implementation in model codes.
• In depth knowledge of glacial isostatic adjustment and relevant ice sheet, geological and geodetic datasets and their uncertainties (desirable)
• Experience in working with GIA model codes and preferably with three-dimensional GIA models such as G-ADOPT (desirable).

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A and will have a total remuneration package of up to $125,877 comprising base salary within the range of $83,198 to $107,587 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 1-2 paragraph responses to each of the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Matt King, Director, ARC Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS), Matt.King@utas.edu.au
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501600 - Postdoctoral Fellow in Glacial Isostatic Adjustment Modelling.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11.55pm

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