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Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full‑time

Duration: 3‑year fixed‑term appointment

Remuneration: $86,195 – $116,981 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

Opportunity

The Assistant Lecturer will be a motivated and talented climate scientist, physical oceanographer or atmospheric scientist and a key member of the Monash climate variability and change group, which includes a focus on Southern Ocean and Antarctic climate.

Reporting to Dr Ariaan Purich, the Assistant Lecturer will conduct collaborative research within the Monash climate variability and change group and will have the opportunity to co‑mentor research students and conduct independent research. The role involves investigating processes driving Southern Ocean and Antarctic climate variability and change, exploring interactions between the atmosphere, ocean and sea ice, and examining the influence of changes occurring around the Antarctic margins on the broader climate system. Experience with computational modelling is desired.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level units, including the following topics:

- Climate science
- Climate modelling
- Climate change risks to society

Qualifications

- PhD or equivalent qualification in climate science,



physical oceanography, atmospheric science or a closely related field.
- Solid research record and experience in Southern Ocean or Antarctic climate research.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research group.
- Teaching experience at the university level, with the ability to deliver undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Experience in computational modelling and data analysis is desired.

Diversity and Inclusive Hiring

Diversity is one of Monash’s greatest strengths. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at with the subject ‘Reasonable Adjustments Request’.

Contact

Enquiries: Dr Ariaan Purich, Senior Lecturer, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment,

Note

For further details and to apply, refer to Monash’s official job application instructions.

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📌 Assistant Lecturer in Climate Science (Melbourne)
🏢 Monash University
📍 Melbourne