Geoscience Modelling Engineer
Camperdown, Victoria, Australia · Full Time
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- 3 weeks ago
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- PhD or equivalent
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Job description
Job Overview
Join the QuESt (Quantitative Earth Systems) Lab at the University of Sydney as a Geoscience Modelling Engineer. Engage with the innovative EarthLab initiative, in partnership with BHP, developing a comprehensive whole-Earth system modelling framework aimed at advancing understanding of the processes behind copper deposit formation and preservation.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and sustain advanced software and coding frameworks dedicated to geoscience modelling.
- Contribute actively to the evolution of the EarthLab whole-Earth system modelling platform.
- Collaborate closely with EarthLab research staff and BHP Exploration teams to support modelling projects.
- Integrate models related to geodynamics, climate change, and landscape evolution.
- Improve and uphold community-focused research software tools utilized within the geoscience field.
- Participate in generating scientific research outputs and foster innovation in quantitative Earth system sciences.
- Provide guidance and assistance to higher degree research students, researchers, and postdoctoral fellows in modelling workflows and software development.
Opportunity Highlights
- Engage in a world-leading research program with direct implications for mineral exploration.
- Collaborate with distinguished academics and industry professionals.
- Contribute to impactful scientific publications and discoveries.
- Develop state-of-the-art computational tools serving the global geoscience community.
- Be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative research environment at a top Australian university.
About the Employer
The University of Sydney champions values such as trust, accountability, and excellence while fostering diversity and inclusion. The university supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds.
Candidate Profile
- Possession of a PhD or near completion in computational geodynamics, tectonics, landscape evolution, palaeoclimate science, or related disciplines, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and maintaining geoscience modelling software.
- Expertise in at least one numerical geoscience domain such as plate tectonic reconstructions, thermomechanical modelling, palaeoclimate modelling, or landscape evolution modelling.
- Proficient programming skills in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
- Established track record of publishing research and contributing to geoscience modelling code development.
- Experience handling complex computational modelling frameworks and large geoscientific datasets.
- Ability to support collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams effectively.
Additional Information
Applicants must hold unrestricted work rights in Australia for the full duration of employment; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is subject to successful pre-employment and background checks including declarations addressing gender-based violence history as per the University's National Higher Education Code obligations. Ongoing employment depends on maintaining all required clearances and background screening.
Minimum education
Doctorate