For more information, please follow this link: https://environment.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/84621_PD_Senior_Marine_Population_Dynamicist_CSOF7_Clean-final.pdf

Salary– AU$141,949_ to AU$157,055 (pro–rata for part–time) + up to
15.4% superannuation

CSIRO’s Ocean and Atmosphere business unit is uniquely placed to deliver significant economic,
social and environmental benefits for Australia and the region. CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere
provides the knowledge to manage Australia’s marine estate and atmospheric environment, plan
for and respond to weather and climate related natural hazards and ensure sustainable coastal
development and growth of marine industries. We seek to secure Australia’s future through our
seas and skies.
CSIRO Coasts and Ocean Research (COR) Program is a world leader in fisheries research, focusing on
environmental, economic and social impacts if fishing. It conducts empirical and quantitative modelling
research for management of domestic fisheries managed federally in Australia and throughout the Indo–
Pacific, including stocks that straddle jurisdictional boundaries.
The role of Research Scientist Staff in CSIRO is to conduct innovative research leading to scientific
achievements that are aligned with CSIRO’s strategies. They are expected to:
1. Engage in scientific activities ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of
specific industry or community problems,
2. Build and maintain networks,
3. Play a lead role in securing project funds,
4. Provide scientific leadership and pursue new ideas and approaches that create new
concepts, and
5. May be involved in leading research projects or undertaking work that has impact on the
development of scientific or technical knowledge.
They will also work in a team conducting fisheries research including stock estimation in Australian
and international fisheries, with a particular application to management related issues. The
successful applicant will have a good understanding of statistics, including estimation and
feedback control, and be able to apply this understanding through quantitative simulation
modelling and analysis for decision support. The position will contribute to a range of studies and
potentially involve a variety of different quantitative and qualitative research methods. They will
require high level skills with demonstrated ability to work with industry, develop and maintain a
network of clients, and secure a broad diversity of research funding.