Role highlights

• Deliver innovative research that shapes environmental solutions for Australia
• Lead and collaborate on high-impact water modelling projects
• Build networks and drive scientific breakthroughs with a multidisciplinary team

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

The opportunity

CSIRO's Environment Research Unit is seeking a Research Scientist specialising in hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling for its Water Security Program. In this dynamic role, you will conduct innovative research addressing water resource assessment and floodplain inundation, contributing to high-impact projects that benefit both Australia and international communities. The successful candidate will support integrated water resource management efforts and assess how development impacts water systems and the environment.

You will have opportunities to collaborate across diverse, interdisciplinary teams, build and nurture professional networks, and play a proactive role in securing research funding. Responsibilities also include providing scientific leadership, developing new methodologies, and supporting other projects within the portfolio. If you have a passion for transforming scientific ideas into solutions for environmental challenges, and are ready to drive change in water science and management, we encourage you to apply.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Incorporate novel approaches to scientific investigations by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas for new, existing and further research.
• Conduct original research in hydrological science, hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling.
• Strong delivery to high impact external projects.
• Contribute to inter-disciplinary research in CSIRO and Environment Research Unit, particularly in the areas of floodplain inundation modelling, integrated water resource management and development impacts.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully in the interests of good business practice, collaboration and enhancement of CSIRO's reputation.
• Produce high quality scientific and/or engineering papers suitable for publication in quality journals and for presentation at national and international conferences.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, often regionally dispersed research team, to undertake independent scientific investigations and carry out associated tasks under the guidance of more senior Research Scientists/Engineers.
• Under the guidance of Senior Research Scientists/ Engineers, work collaboratively and honestly with internal and external colleagues, clients and partners to help define and satisfy objectives for small to medium research projects.
• Assist in leading small research projects, including the negotiation of resource requirements.

Role particulars

Location: Canberra (Black Mountain), ACT

Salary: AU$100k - AU$127k per annum (pro-rata for part-time) + 15.4% superannuation*

Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, Full-time

*This position is offered across two levels, the appointment level will be determined by the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the successful candidate.

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential criteria * A doctorate or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline area, such as hydrology

• Demonstrated experience in hydrology, hydraulic and hydrodynamic modelling.
• Demonstrated experience in landscape hydrological modelling and complex spatial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in programming and working with large datasets that cover large spatial and temporal scales.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and carry out independent individual research, to achieve organisational goals.
• A record of science innovation and creativity plus the ability & willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to publish research results, prepare reports and present the results of scientific investigations at national and international conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• A growing record of publication in quality, peer reviewed journals.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.

Desirable criteria * Experience with python and ArcGIS programming and use of 1-D and 2-D hydrodynamic models.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and candidates who either hold, or are able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term (visa sponsorship and relocation assistance may be provided to the successful candidate if required).