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Research Position
Sea Ice Scientist (Reference Number: HA 320/05)
Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre
University of Tasmania

The application deadline has been extended to: Monday, 23 January 2006

For further information about the position, please see:
http://www.acecrc.org.au/drawpage.cgi?pid=ace_internal&aid=797393

or contact:
Dr. Anthony Worby
Phone: +61 3 6226 2985
E-mail: a.worby [at] utas.edu.au


Applications are invited for the position of Sea Ice Scientist within
the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE
CRC) located at the University of Tasmania (Hobart, Australia). The
position will be offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis, for a period
of up to two and a half years with a possible two year extension.
The appointee will be an integral member of the ACE CRC's Sea Ice
Project within the Climate Variability and Change Program and will
undertake research into the role of Antarctic sea ice in the global
climate system and the potential impacts of climate change on the sea
ice environment. Please note that the position will focus on Antarctic
sea ice research.

The successful applicant must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant area of
science with a thorough knowledge of and experience in sea ice research
that is directly relevant to the objectives of the ACE CRC Sea Ice
Project. Applicants should have a background in one or more of the
fields of oceanography, glaciology, meteorology, or a related
discipline. The appointee must be able to demonstrate the ability to
work collaboratively in a research team covering multiple disciplines
and achieve collective as well as individual outcomes.

The appointment will have a total remuneration package of between
$70,834 to $98,623 AUD (comprising salary within the range $60,542 -
$84,293 AUD plus 17% superannuation) commensurate with level of
expertise and experience.