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The Opportunity

• Do you have experience in Geomechanics Energy Research?
• Supportive, rewarding, inclusive and truly flexible environment
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency!

The energy sector in Australia is undergoing a major transition.  CSIRO’s Energy Resources Research Program focuses on developing subsurface energy technologies for the transition from traditional energy sources to net zero emissions energy sources including CO2 capture and sequestration, subsurface energy storage, underground H2 storage, well integrity assurance, and environmental assessments. 

As a Geomechanics Energy Research Scientist, you will be responsible for developing digital models and analysis techniques to stimulate and monitor underground activities and deliver new solutions to address Australia’s subsurface energy challenges.

Your duties will include:

• Preparing detailed research proposals to address energy technology challenges using novel subsurface techniques. 
• Establishing external research collaborations with key industry and government clients.
• Developing and deploying contemporary geomechanical/geophysical models suited to underground energy, H2 and CO2 storage through contemporary methods such as analytical and numerical approaches, machine learning techniques and artificial intelligence tools (such as TensorFlow, Scikit Learn, PyTorch, JAX, etc).
• Creating new and adapting to the existing scientific software.
• Employing best practice software development and data management techniques and digital collaboration approaches (using tools such as CSIRO’s Data Access Portal, Jira, Git).
• Visualising and presenting monitoring and simulation output data to industry stakeholders, scientific panels and internal collaborators. 
• Authoring research publications and invention patents to maximise research impact.

Location: Clayton, Melbourne, VIC

Salary: AU$117,917 to AU$138,176 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite / Full Time

Reference: 86771

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 geological and earth sciences, computer sciences, mathematics, physics or energy storage.
• A significant record of developing successful research proposals and delivering original, creative and innovative research that addresses complex or ill-defined problems. 
• A publication history of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and technical authorship of reports, grant applications, and/or patent applications.
• Previous experience in the development of multi-physics and/or mechanical models using finite elements or other numerical methods.
• Prior programming experience and proficiency with C++ and Python. 
• Demonstrated experience with contemporary software development tools and practises (e.g. source control / agile).

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to all candidates.

As part of the selection process short-listed candidates will be required to complete an on line digital literacy assessment. 

Appointment to this role is subject to the 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. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

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

Monday 19th September 2022, 11:00 pm  AEST.