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Senior Scientist (Agricultural Systems Modeller)
Soil & Catchment Science; Water and Catchments; Science; Dutton Park
Passionate about sustainable agriculture and an experienced modeller? Join our Paddock to Reef Modelling team
As a senior member of the team, you'll play a vital role in delivering robust science for the Reef 2050 Water quality Improvement Plan. You will work closely with our catchment modelling and water quality monitoring teams to predict the impacts of farm management practice changes on water quality for the Great Barrier Reef. We are looking for an experienced agricultural modeller and/or a proficient coder with an understanding of agricultural sciences such as crop production, hydrology, water quality, and soil science.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Sciences |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/587048/24 |
| Closing date | 09-Sep-2024 |
| Job duration | Until 25 April 2025 |
| Contact person | Peter Noonan |
| Contact details | M: 0472 846 384 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Role
As the Senior Scientist - Agricultural Systems Modeller, you will be modelling the impact of farm management practice changes on water quality in the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
The paddock modelling team is responsible for integrating new data and innovative approaches to improve the modelling of water quality from agriculture. The team works closely with catchment scale modellers as well as agricultural and water quality monitoring teams in the Paddock to Reef Integrated Monitoring and Modelling program (Paddock to Reef | Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan (reefplan.qld.gov.au).
Key Responsibilities
Use models like APSIM, integrating landscape and land-use data
Write efficient, well-documented code (C#, R or Python)
Analyse large data sets
Provide technical advice to key stakeholders
Uphold a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture
About You We seek a motivated scientist with:
- Demonstrated experience in using APSIM and a strong understanding of agricultural science
- Proven programming experience and ability to manage and analyse large volumes of data
- Experience identifying complex problems and possible solutions including research and critical evaluation of relevant technical information and data
- Evidence of high-quality scientific writing and presentation skills
About the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and vibrant culture contributes to our lives. By working for DESI, you'll be one of 3,000+ employees across the state helping to ensure our environment, science and arts enrich Queenslanders' lives now and into the future.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/587048/24
Closing Date: Monday, 9 September 2024
Further information
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