[Aqualist] Post Doc position vacancy

[Simon Haberle]

Dear All... A message from Dr Ian Goodwin regarding a Postdoc 
position at University of Newcastle....

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Postdoctoral Researcher Position  Regional Climate Change Impacts

The University of Newcastle Research Associates (TUNRA) in 
conjunction with the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment at the 
University of Newcastle has a position for a Postdoctoral Climate or 
Environmental Scientist available for an immediate start. The 
position is located within the Environmental and Climate Change 
Research Group, Discipline of Earth Sciences. The project is in 
collaboration with the Hunter and Central Coast Regional 
Environmental Management Strategy (HCCREMS) and is funded by a NSW 
Government Greenhouse Action Grant.

The project includes a study of the natural climate variability, and 
the regional climate change impacts to the year 2100 of the NSW 
region comprising, the Central Coast, Hunter Valley and Lower North 
Coast regions. The position has an initial duration of 15 months with 
the possibility of extension depending on funding.

The successful applicant will work on the statistical analysis of 
regional climate and natural resources data, and global climate 
modeling data, and work within a team studying the range of climate 
change impacts on key resources and land uses within the region. The 
role also requires participation in stakeholder forums as well 
investigating key indices for the assessment of climate change 
impacts and associated risk analysis.

The successful applicant must have received a Ph.D. within the last 5 
years, or expect to complete the degree by January, 2008. Experience 
with climatology, climate change, and/or climate modeling is sought 
and an understanding of climate change impacts. Applicants with a 
background in data analysis and statistics will also be considered. 
It is essential that applicants have experience using MATLAB for data 
analysis and visualisation, and ARC-GIS and MAPINFO software.

Please direct all questions about the role to Dr Ian Goodwin 
(Ian.Goodwin at newcastle.edu.au). Applications should include a 
curriculum vitae, cover letter and the names of at least two 
referees. The position is available for immediate placement. Please 
advise in your application when you would be able to commence the position.

Please address your applications to
HCCREMS Research Project
The University of Newcastle Research Associates (TUNRA) Ltd
Industry Development Centre
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308

Or by email to tunra at newcastle.edu.au

Applications close 12th October 2007.

For more information on TUNRA please visit our website: www.tunra.com