Jobs and Careers

• Drive high‑impact research and publications
• Contribute to policy‑relevant science
• Full time, fixed term (18 months), based in Hobart with relocation assistance considered

About the opportunity

In close collaboration with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), this position will focus on evaluating sea-level rise risks for Australia and Pacific Island nations using Antarctic Ice Sheet projections derived from the France–Australia–Finland collaborative Elmer/Ice model of Antarctica under future climate scenarios. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing high-impact scientific publications, advancing understanding of Antarctic contributions to regional and global sea level risks, tailored to Australia and the Pacific Islands.

What you’ll do:

• Evaluate sea level risks using projections of Antarctic Ice Sheet change under IPCC future climate scenarios.
• Produce a framework for sea level fingerprinting.
• Lead policy-relevant report writing.
• Undertake and publish high-quality research of national and international standing.
• Contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students.

­What we’re looking for:

• A PhD in glaciology, oceanography, geophysics, computational modelling, climate science, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with numerical modelling of complex physical systems, preferably in sea level, glaciology, ice–ocean, or climate modelling.
• Strong computational skills, including programming in languages such as Python, MATLAB, or Fortran, and experience with high-performance computing environments.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications and ability to communicate research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-institutional and international research projects.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $155,885 comprising base salary within the range of $114,766 to $133,235 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 Dr Sue Cook, Research Associate - Glaciologist (Modelling), Sue.Cook@utas.edu.au or +61 3 6226 6997.
• 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 - 502114 - Research Associate Sea-Level Analyst.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 22 February 2026, 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.