(Level A6 – A8) $98,574 to $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full-time, fixed-term position up to 2.5 years (May 2027).

We are seeking a motivated researcher specialising in weed science and agronomy to join our team addressing weed ecology and management in the Southern Grains Region (SGR). This opportunity addresses an investment for the grains industry made by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). The overarching aim of the project is to better understand seed ecology of target weed species and determine how this could inform weed management programs on farms in this region.

The successful candidate will undertake both laboratory studies on weed seed ecology and field trials on management of target weeds in the southern region. The candidate will be responsible for undertaking this research at The University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus. However, some of the field research may need to be undertaken in other cropping regions of South Australia. Key findings from the project will need to be communicated to growers, agronomists and grains industry in general.

To be successful in Level A, you will need:

• A PhD or equivalent experience in agricultural science, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and undertaking agronomic and/or weed science research including plant sampling and assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting statistical analysis of data from field and laboratory trials using widely applied software packages.
• Knowledge of dryland farming systems and an ability to interact with growers and agronomists to deliver outcomes for their benefit.
• A publication record in scholarly journals relative to opportunity.
• Hold current rights to work in Australia.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - 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; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Application close 11:55pm, 1 December 2024

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:

Dr Gurjeet Gill
Associate Professor, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
E: gurjeet.gill@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is 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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