[Swarm-Modelling] Job opportunity: modelling environmental effects of aquaculture

[David McKinnon]

Scientist: Model and Decision Support 
Tropical Aquaculture
Marine Biotechnology
Position no.  276

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) conducts marine research
for the sustainable development, conservation and management of marine
resources.  Its main research facility is located at Cape Ferguson, 50 km
from Townsville.  It also has a base in Fremantle, and is currently
developing a new facility in Darwin.

AIMS is seeking to recruit a talented modeller to join a dynamic and
innovative research team to provide predictive management tools for the
expansion of aquaculture in coastal areas of Indonesia and Australia.  The
position will contribute to developing and applying quantitative models -
such as agent-based models and network models - that address the
biophysical, social and economic dimensions of natural resource use in
northern Australia and Indonesia, with particular reference to implications
for resource use management, planning and policy. This project is supported
by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

The successful person will have a PhD or equivalent scientific experience in
a discipline relevant to systems modelling applicable to investigating
interrelationships between the biophysical, social and economic dimension of
natural resource management in a coastal zone context.  High level
experience in complex systems modeling techniques (e.g. agent-based models
or Bayesian Belief Networks) combined with skills in developing theoretical
frameworks and applying quantitative models is required.  Strong
interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work and
interact with a multidisciplinary team of scientists is also essential.

The position is based at the Townsville facility and will be full-time (nine
days per fortnight) for a fixed term of 2.5 years, at a salary of $59,953
per annum (AOF Level 4.2 as determined by qualifications and experience)
plus superannuation.

Enquiries: David McKinnon, Senior Research Scientist +61 7 4753 4292
address@hidden

How to find out more:-  A full application kit which details
responsibilities of the position and the selection criteria can be accessed
via our website http://www.aims.gov.au/employment or you can request a copy
by contacting the Reception by email address@hidden, phone +61 7 4753
4444 or fax +61 7 4772 5852.

Closing date for applications is close of business Tuesday 26th April 2005.

AIMS is an EEO Employer and promotes a smoke free work environment.


David McKinnon
Australian Institute of Marine Science
P.M.B. No. 3, Townsville M.C.
Queensland 4810, Australia
Ph. (domestic) 07 4753 4292 (internat.) +61 7 4753 4292
FAX: (domestic) 07 4772 5852 (internat.) +61 7 4772 5852




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