Lecturer in Coastal Oceanography

About the role

The University of Sydney is seeking a Lecturer in Coastal Oceanography for a continuing full-time position in the School of Geosciences. The main purpose is to carry out research and teaching in marine geoscience and to contribute significantly to research that complements the school's coastal and marine research. Teaching covers coastal and marine geoscience at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate levels, in classroom, field and laboratory settings, supported by digital approaches such as virtual training. Fieldwork experience is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in coastal oceanography, covering coastal systems such as coral reefs and environmental change, with emphasis on either the link between coastal processes and large-scale oceanographic drivers or ecomorphodynamics and biogeomorphological processes.
• Teach across disciplines and levels in classroom, field and laboratory environments.
• Design and deliver educational programs that meet student needs and curriculum requirements.
• Lead field trips and fieldwork, including boat driving, data collection and instrument deployment at One Tree Island Research Station.
• Build a research profile with high-quality publications, and contribute to administrative and service activities, workplace culture and the strategic direction of the School, Faculty and University.

Required profile

• PhD in oceanography or coastal/marine geosciences.
• Demonstrated expertise in coastal oceanography, coastal geomorphology, reef systems and marine/coastal environmental change.
• Proficiency in swimming, snorkelling, field logistics and compliance in remote coastal environments.
• A research profile showing potential for external collaboration with industry and government is desirable.

Required skills

• Instrument deployment and fieldwork organisation and leadership in remote coastal environments.
• Numerical modelling and/or large data manipulation and analysis.

Salary is $132,533-$157,381 per year plus 17% superannuation. Applications (cover letter, CV and supporting documents) are made through the university's online application form; employees use their Workday account. Pre-employment checks and a declaration on past investigations of sexual harm or gender-based violence are required.