The role of Research Scientist staff is to conduct innovative research leading to scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO’s strategies. The Research Scientist may be engaged in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or community problems.
This position sits in the Pelagic Population Dynamics and Management Strategy Evaluation team, within the Sustainable Marine Futures Research Group, in the Environment Research Unit.
The role will contribute to research on shared highly migratory fish stocks and sharks across the Indo-Pacific.
Your duties will include:
- Draw on professional expertise, knowledge of other disciplines and research experience to recognize opportunities for innovation and generate new theoretical perspectives by pursuing new ideas/approaches and networking with scientific colleagues across a range of disciplines.
- Represent CSIRO externally, including in public forums, with industry or the research sector or with Government.
- Present results in a meaningful format, prepare reports for clients and/or write scientific papers for publication.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team to carry out tasks in support of one another and CSIRO’s scientific objectives.
- Other duties as directed.
To be considered you will need:
Essential
- A Ph.D. (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in environmental science, natural resource modelling or management, mathematics or statistics.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
- Demonstrated computer programming ability in R, C++, or similar language.
- Demonstrated ability in communicating to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Additional Essential Criteria for CSOF6 Appointment
- Demonstrated experience in research project management and leadership.
- Evidence of science innovation and creativity
Desirable
- Experience with fisheries assessment models and Management Strategy Evaluation, or natural resource management.
- Knowledge of international tuna fisheries Commissions and science activities.
- An ability to undertake or lead fieldwork.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description.
Application deadline: September 16, 2024
