About the Role
As the Senior Scientist - Agricultural Systems Modeller, you will be modelling the impact of farm management practice changes on water quality in the Great Barrier Reef catchment.
The paddock modelling team is responsible for integrating new data and innovative approaches to improve the modelling of water quality from agriculture. The team works closely with catchment scale modellers as well as agricultural and water quality monitoring teams in the Paddock to Reef Integrated Monitoring and Modelling program (Paddock to Reef | Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan (reefplan.qld.gov.au).
Key Responsibilities
Use models like APSIM, integrating landscape and land-use data
Write efficient, well-documented code (C#, R or Python)
Analyse large data sets
Provide technical advice to key stakeholders
Uphold a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive culture

About You We seek a motivated scientist with:

• Demonstrated experience in using APSIM and a strong understanding of agricultural science
• Proven programming experience and ability to manage and analyse large volumes of data
• Experience identifying complex problems and possible solutions including research and critical evaluation of relevant technical information and data
• Evidence of high-quality scientific writing and presentation skills

About the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and vibrant culture contributes to our lives. By working for DESI, you'll be one of 3,000+ employees across the state helping to ensure our environment, science and arts enrich Queenslanders' lives now and into the future.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/587048/24
Closing Date: Monday, 9 September 2024This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.