UNIVERSITY of Tasmania scholars are feeling on top of the world after their research was rated world standard or better in 16 fields of study.
The Excellence in Research for Australia agency rated everything from earth science and geology to journalism and legal studies.
Scientist Jessica Melbourne-Thomas's areas of expertise fell across several of the top fields part of the reason she loves her job.
"My work is about ecosystem modelling and it's interdisciplinary, covering oceanography and tying in fisheries as well," Dr Melbourne-Thomas said.
"I look at the response of the Southern Ocean to climate change.
"That includes addressing the issue of sustainable fisheries in light of the changes already happening in terms of climate change.
"Hobart ... is an exciting place for lots of interaction in the areas we did well in, including oceanography and marine science."
UTAS Vice-Chancellor Peter Rathjen said the highest possible rating of five was given in nine areas, up from three in 2010.
"The results confirm UTAS as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities performing at or above international standards," Professor Rathjen said.
They were clinical sciences, analytical chemistry, geology, oceanography, ecology, evolutionary biology, plant biology, forestry sciences, agriculture and land and farm management.
Of the next rung, rating four, journalism and professional writing and fisheries sciences received the top scores in the country.
Dr Melbourne-Thomas, who is from Tasmania and did her PhD at UTAS, is among scientists set to lose their jobs when the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Co-operative Research Centre closes when federal funding ends in 2014.
She hoped she could continue to work in Hobart.
"We're holding our breath," she said.
michelle.paine@news.com.au
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