(Level A) $78,544 - $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Full-time fixed term position until 31 March 2028.
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine provides a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and infrastructure at the Waite campus of the University of Adelaide. The school connects scientific excellence with industry relevance. This philosophy guides and inspires our teaching and education programs. Our extensive international network of academic and commercial collaborators provides a stimulating and unique environment for student training.
This Grant Funded Researcher (A) position is an exciting opportunity to deliver innovative research and real-world impact to help mitigate the risks of farming in a variable climate. The project is funded by the Commonwealth Government under their Climate-Smart Agriculture program and is led by the University of Adelaide with partners at Murdoch University and various grower groups around Australia. This project will apply recent advances in innovative soil technologies/amendments to improve water capture and retention, and water use efficiency. Through field trials conducted in SA, NSW, TAS, WA, and VIC, in collaboration with grower groups, we aim to utilise ‘soil re-engineering’ techniques to address physical, chemical, and biological constraints across various soil types and farming systems. This will contribute to agricultural systems that are productive and resilient in a changing climate.
A full driver’s license will be required, and this role involves frequent interstate travel.
To be successful you will need:
- Completion or near completion of a PhD in agricultural science, soil science, environmental science or have equivalent qualifications or research experience.
- Track record of publication of research in high quality, peer-reviewed journals relative to opportunity.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in designing and undertaking independent agricultural and/or soil science-related research, including field and laboratory sampling, experiments and analysis.
- Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, in particular farmers and grower groups, to achieve project outcomes.
- Ability to deliver project research milestones, objectives and work programs in full and on time, within budget and to an industry partner’s satisfaction.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University. and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close 11:55pm, 6 May 2025.
The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Luke Mosley
Associate Prof/Reader, School of Agriculture, food & Wine
P: +61 (8) 8313 5453
E: luke.mosley@adelaide.edu.au
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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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