Space Weather Research Scientist

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The opportunity

Join CSIRO’s innovative Space Program as a key player in developing space weather research capabilities. You’ll lead efforts to position CSIRO within the national and international space weather ecosystem through research in heliophysics and collaboration with government and academic partners.

In this role, you’ll help shape CSIRO’s space weather impact while driving cutting-edge, multidisciplinary science and engineering. Your work will contribute to defining CSIRO’s value in space weather, developing national space facilities, and applying space-based solutions to major national challenges.

Your duties will include:

• Position CSIRO in the national and international space weather ecosystem by leading research and building collaborations with external experts and facilities.
• Develop and execute radio telescope observation plans for interplanetary scintillation (IPS), managing the entire process from data collection to analysis.
• Foster innovation by leveraging cross-disciplinary expertise and identifying new research opportunities through networking with scientific colleagues.
• Expand CSIRO’s research capability by identifying and securing new post-doctoral positions, as well as developing competitive grant proposals.
• Publish research in refereed scientific journals, present findings at international space weather conferences, and contribute to CSIRO’s scientific publications.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across different regions, working toward shared scientific goals and delivering high-quality reports, papers, and proposals.

Location: Perth (Kensington) or Sydney (Marsfield)

Salary: AU$110,038 - AU$119,080 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years

Reference: 98386

To be considered you will need:

Essential:

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as Heliophysics
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• A demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and/or reports, grant applications or inventorship on patent applications.
• 5+ years in Heliophysics research, specifically including research related to interplanetary scintillation with ground-based telescopes

Desirable

• An understanding of the Australian and international space weather ecosystem including facilities, expertise and impact.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

3rd of November 2024 11:00pm AEDT