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Full-Time, Fixed term position for 3 years
Hawkesbury Campus
About Western
Western Sydney University is a top-ranking, modern, forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. Our core values of Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture focused on student-centered excellence. With 3,000 dedicated staff members, you can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact. Discover exciting opportunities with us!
About the Role
The Postdoctoral Researcher will support the CRC Future Food research program “National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre (NVPCC) – Automated Crop Monitoring for Protected Cropping systems” run at Western Sydney University (WSU). The project will provide the foundation research to support Australia’s protected cropping sector in transitioning to advanced high-tech decision support systems through developing and testing novel solutions for an array of real-world applications. The Fellow will operationalise innovative solutions in near real-time crop monitoring to enhance crop production and health towards a Decision Support System (DSS). The Fellow will work within a team of plant biologists, data scientists, communication engineers and industry experts to develop customised solutions to monitor in near real-time crop performance and health in the greenhouse environment using Hyperspectral Imaging techniques.
The Fellow will communicate findings at scientific meetings and publish research in high-impact international journals, as well as provide research updates for funders and industry stakeholders. A career mentoring plan will be developed and will include opportunities to contribute to teaching and supervising students, as well as leadership and engagement. This position will be predominantly based at the Hawkesbury Campus of WSU in Richmond, New South Wales.
Web: www.westernsydney.edu.au/hie
Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.
What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:
- 17% super contributions
- Work from Home options
- Salary Packaging options
Remuneration Package: Academic Level A $106,765 to $128,989 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,218 to $108,997 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Hawkesbury campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.
If this sounds like you, apply now and ensure you address all items in the selection criteria in your application.
Please refer to the Position Description for further informationthrough the apply link
Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Professor Oula Ghannoum, via email: **********@westernsydney.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at ***************@westernsydney.edu.au
Closing Date: 8:30pm on Monday 25 March 2024
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Immigration Sponsorship
Employer Visa sponsorship will be provided if required.
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
