Research Fellow in Modelling Vegetation-Fire Interactions in Australia
On-site · Richmond, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Research Fellow to develop and extend the LPJ-GUESS dynamic vegetation model to examine vegetation–climate–fire interactions in Australian ecosystems. Apply process-based modelling to forecast shifts in vegetation types and fire regimes; test parameterisations for major Australian vegetation types; assess how management actions like fuel reduction burning may alter ecosystem structure and composition. Collaborate with NSW partners and engage with First Nations communities to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and cultural burning into model projections. Communicate findings through reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations; develop robust datasets and parameterisations; manage research data and code to ensure reproducibility and compliance; contribute to stakeholder engagement and dissemination of results.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in ecology, plant ecophysiology, ecohydrology or physical geography
- knowledge or experience in fire ecology
- strong quantitative skills
- experience with computer programming
- experience with process-based vegetation models
- ability to evaluate model outputs
- effective written and oral communication for publication and stakeholder engagement
- ability to manage research projects and meet deadlines
- experience writing for publication with peer-reviewed outputs
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