Research Fellow in Geodynamic Modeling & Surface Processes

The Opportunity

The School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment is seeking a Research Fellow in Geodynamic Modeling & Surface Processes to join a multi-disciplinary team. In this role you will investigate the physics of surface processes at the intersection of geomorphology and geodynamics. As part of a vibrant team spanning across Australia and Germany, the Research Fellow will utilise high-performance computing and geochemical modelling to decipher atmospheric CO2 removal mechanisms over geological timescales. The research involves integrating surface process simulations with tectonic frameworks to quantify how weathering, erosion, transport, and sedimentation governed carbon budgets throughout the Cenozoic. By bridging landscape evolution theory with carbon sequestration science, the Research Fellow will establish a physical basis for understanding Earth's long-term climate resilience and planetary-scale carbon management.

Responsibilities

• Conducting high-performance computing simulations and geochemical modeling to investigate landscape evolution and carbon cycling
• Integrating complex surface process simulations with tectonic frameworks to quantify the impact of weathering, erosion, transport, and sedimentation on Cenozoic carbon budgets
• Bridging landscape evolution theory with carbon sequestration science to help establish a physical basis for Earth's long-term climate resilience
• Actively contributing to the broader research goals of the international, multi-disciplinary project team
• Publishing high-quality research findings in leading international journals and presenting at relevant conferences

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Geodynamics, Geomorphology or a closely related field. You will also have experience in utilising high-performance computing (HPC) and/or geodynamic or surface process modelling framework, complemented by the technical agility to develop and implement new computational workflows as required by the project.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy. In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026. Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.

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