Geoscience Modelling Engineer

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Geoscience Modelling Engineer who has:

a PhD (or near completion) in computational geodynamics, tectonics, landscape evolution, palaeoclimate science or a closely related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

demonstrated experience developing and maintaining geoscience modelling software

expertise in one or more numerical geoscience areas including plate tectonic reconstructions, thermomechanical modelling, palaeoclimate modelling and/or landscape evolution modelling

strong scientific programming capability in Python, C/C++ or similar programming languages

a proven record of publishing and developing geoscience modelling codes

experience working with complex computational modelling frameworks and large geoscience datasets

a demonstrated ability to support collaborative research programs and multidisciplinary teams.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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