Job no: 500242
Work type: Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Research Focused
Research Fellow in Irrigation Science
- Play a crucial role in improving irrigation efficiency, soil quality, and agricultural sustainability
- Outstanding opportunity for an early career researcher in building a research portfolio
- Full time, 3-year fixed-term role based in Hobart
About the opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in Irrigation Science in the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) which is part of the College of Sciences and Engineering.
The role will expand, develop and implement irrigation research on dairy, grazing, rotation and perennial horticultural crops across Tasmania’s premium growing regions. We are looking to appoint an outstanding research-focused early career researcher (Academic Level A) who will be supported to build their own research portfolio and provide leadership in their area of research.
What you’ll do:
- Undertake high-quality research of national and increasingly of international standing.
- Develop and implement TIA’s initiatives for research in irrigation and soil science.
- Work closely with colleagues both within TIA, the Tasmanian Farm innovation Hub and UTAS, and with external stakeholders.
- Participate in awareness raising and extension activities that lead to the adoption of research outcomes .
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links both inside the University, and externally.
What we’re looking for:
- A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
- A knowledge of soil hydrology, irrigation science, and / or agricultural technology.
- Experience and / or ability to conduct field work, including soil sampling and measurement
- Experience with laboratory and field measurement of soil hydraulic properties
- A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition.
- Evidence of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive collaborations with industry, farmers and other researchers and/or research teams.
Salary details
Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level A and will have a total remuneration package of up to $121,737 comprising base salary within the range of $80,462 to $104,049 plus 17% superannuation.
How to Apply
- To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
- Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
- For further information about this position, please contact Marcus Hardie, Senior Lecturer in Soil Physics, Marcus.Hardie@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 1925
- Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
- Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.
Position Description – 500242 – Research Fellow in Irrigation Science.pdf
Applications close Sunday, 1 September 2024, 11.55pm
To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
Advertised: 07 Aug 2024 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Sep 2024 Tasmania Standard Time
