• Implementation and testing of sea ice modelling options and updates with a focus on timely development of the coupled model
  
• Identification of deficiencies in the model atmospheric and oceanic forcing responsible for biases in the sea ice solution, and work with atmospheric and oceanic modellers to mitigate those deficiencies
  
• Testing the efficacy of such model improvements by performance and analysis of lengthy coupled climate simulations using the improved model
  
• Developing a sound working knowledge of the sea ice model code, and aspects of the atmospheric model surface flux exchange code and boundary layer options relevant to the coupling of sea ice to the atmospheric model.
  
• Contributing to the planning and design of future versions of the coupled-model system.
  
• Contributing to the ACCESS coupled-model capability at the software and technical level where required
  
• Leading in the writing and preparation of technical reports and scientific papers on model formulation and behaviour.
  
• Publishing and communicating results of the work in scientific literature and through presentations to a wide variety of stakeholders, both nationally and internationally.

Qualifications:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in any of atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, earth system science, mathematical modelling.
  
• Demonstrated experience in the development and use of large-scale sea ice models.
  
• A sound knowledge of sea ice physics.
  
• Demonstrated high proficiency in Fortran 90 (preferred) or another computer programming language
  
• High scientific creativity demonstrated by track record and capacity to carry out original, independent and innovative research under general supervision.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with appropriate staff in other scientific organisations (such as universities, the Bureau of Meteorology), to ensure effective delivery of science
  
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously as part of a team in solving scientific problems, achieving joint goals and meeting milestones and deadlines in a timely manner.
  
• Demonstrated capacity for effective oral and written communication of research results and their implications to a variety of audiences, particularly including scientists and government stakeholders.
  
• Experience in use of the Los Alamos National Laboratory CICE sea ice model code
  Some experience in use of coupled atmosphere/ocean/sea ice models
  
• A sound knowledge of atmospheric processes that affect sea ice behaviour
  Programming experience on high-performance scientific computing platforms, and experience in UNIX and computer graphics software.

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