Amanda Reed
- Phone: +61 412 345 678
- Email: amanda.reed@email.com
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- LinkedIn: amanda-reed-physicalscientist
Summary
Leveraging 7 years of experience in advanced atmospheric and oceanographic modelling, I have a proven track record of developing and validating complex geophysical models to predict climate phenomena and environmental impacts. My work includes enhancing predictive accuracy for extreme weather events and contributing to national climate assessment reports, bridging scientific research with practical applications for policy and resource management.
Adept at data analysis, scientific programming, and presenting complex findings to diverse audiences, I have successfully led projects improving model resolution and integrating novel datasets to refine long-term climate projections and coastal dynamics assessments.
Experience
Senior Research Scientist, Climate Dynamics, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere -- Sydney, Australia
Mar 2020 – present
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Led a team of 4 scientists in developing and implementing high-resolution regional climate models (RCMs), improving predictive accuracy for localized extreme weather events by 15%.
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Authored and co-authored 10 peer-reviewed publications on climate variability and change, contributing to significant advancements in understanding Pacific Ocean dynamics.
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Managed project budgets exceeding AUD 500,000 for climate projection initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and financial constraints.
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Developed novel algorithms for integrating satellite remote sensing data into atmospheric models, reducing data assimilation uncertainty by 10% for improved forecasting.
Physical Scientist, Ocean Modelling, Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) -- Melbourne, Australia
Aug 2017 – Feb 2020
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Contributed to the operational development and validation of the Australian Ocean Model (AOM), enhancing forecast skill for ocean currents and sea surface temperatures by 12%.
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Conducted extensive data analysis using observational datasets and model outputs to identify key drivers of marine heatwaves and their ecological impacts.
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Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide scientific input for coastal management and marine resource sustainability reports.
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Presented research findings at national and international conferences, fostering knowledge exchange within the physical science community.
Education
University of New South Wales (UNSW), PhD in Physical Oceanography -- Sydney, Australia
Feb 2013 – July 2017
University of Melbourne, BSc (Hons) in Atmospheric Science -- Melbourne, Australia
Mar 2009 – Nov 2012
Skills
Geophysical Modelling & Simulation: Atmospheric Models (WRF, ACCESS), Ocean Models (MOM, ROMS), Climate Models (CMIP), Data Assimilation, Numerical Methods, High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Programming & Data Analysis: Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Xarray), R, MATLAB, Fortran, SQL, GIS Software (QGIS, ArcGIS), Statistical Analysis
Remote Sensing & Observation: Satellite Data Analysis, In-situ Sensor Data Processing, Data Quality Control, Time Series Analysis
Scientific Communication & Project Management: Technical Report Writing, Peer-Reviewed Publication, Grant Proposal Development, Presentation Skills, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Agile Methodologies