Jobs and Careers

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University’s strategic objectives
• Level A or Level B position available - Refer to the attached PD for detailed information
• Full-time, 2-year fixed-term role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Antarctic Geophysics will enhance the capability of Computational Geophysics in Physics at the University of Tasmania through generating and communicating new knowledge based on international and locally-held datasets and using advanced methods in scientific computing. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute to research initiatives relating to ‘The Expedited Discovery of Subsurface Antarctica’.

Computational geophysics at the University of Tasmania spans applications to earth system physics, with a strong focus on geophysical data analysis, machine learning and inverse methods relating to the great ice sheets of Antarctica. The role provides an opportunity to develop a research portfolio that aligns with the School and University strategic direction in areas of fundamental science underpinning the impacts of climate on land, including Antarctica, and excellence in STEM.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students, seek external competitive and other funding as appropriate, in order to meet and exceed the University’s research performance expectations for Level A or B.
• In the context of a research focused position, enhance undergraduate learning opportunities, for example, through student project supervision.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an inclusive culture where the community supports each other to collaborate and flourish.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community

What we’re looking for:

• A good record of, and continuing commitment to research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to computational physics of the natural physical world, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations, and preferably open source software.
• Ability to innovate in computational research broadly from fundamental physical sciences to environmental, glaciological and/or climate applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in computational techniques applied to scientific questions such as machine learning and/or inverse theory.
• Familiarity with Antarctic datasets relevant to understanding the subsurface environment.
• Experience, relative to current career stage, in research supervision, and supporting graduate level learning.
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally, nationally and internationally within and across disciplines, and for the wider research community.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A/B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $ 155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $83,198 to $133,235plus 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 success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Anya Reading, Professor, anya.reading@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 2477.
• 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 - 501710 -Postdoctoral Research Fellow Computational Antarctic Geophysics - Level A.pdf

 Position Description - 501710 -Postdoctoral Research Fellow Computational Antarctic Geophysics -Level B.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.