- Full time, 3-year fixed term opportunity, located at the Loxton research Centre, South Australia (negotiable)
- Lead cutting-edge decarbonisation research, collaborate with industry and community partners and contribute to national sustainability goals
- Base Salary, level B $122,830 – $145,858 p.a + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop basin-scale decarbonisation strategies for water use in irrigated regions of the Murray-Darling basin. The successful candidate will work among a multidisciplinary team evaluating both in-setting and off-setting mechanisms for decarbonisation for both individual landholders and regional communities.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- develop and implement research strategies for scaling on-farm practices to reduce water-related greenhouse emissions in irrigation regions
- engage with stakeholders, collaborate with industry partners and deliver capacity-building programs to increase adoption of sustainable irrigation practices
- perform data analysis, site-specific and regional-level modelling, on water-energy systems to support on-farm decarbonisation
- present findings via peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations and produce technical reports to share research outcomes.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow who has:
- a PHD in carbon accounting, economic modelling, and systems-scale decarbonisation of water resources
- proficiency in macro-economic and environmental impact analysis relevant to basin-wide decarbonisation strategies
- experience with spatial and temporal carbon emissions data collection and dashboard design for reporting
- strong skills in socio-economic scenario modelling and the development of decarbonisation roadmaps at regional and basin scales
- proficient in collaborating with government and financial institutions to assess market opportunities for decarbonisation.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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