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Form of work
Salary- Contribute to the strategic research output of the Gulbali Institute
- Work with one of the largest digital farms in the Southern Hemisphere
- Be part of a dedicated, world class team
The Role
- Fixed Term (up to June 2028), Full time (job share / part time may be considered)
- Level A - $94,909 to $101,795 FTE pa (plus 17% superannuation)
- Wagga Wagga
You will, as part of the research team, establish the core research site and manage daily activities at the site including research and field days. The role includes writing research papers, communicating with academics and students who are engaging with the project and related projects on the Global Digital Farm; collection of field samples; data analysis; statistical analysis; reporting of outcomes of analysis; liaison with external partnerships for research site management and sample collection; supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate students; oversight and maintenance of laboratory records, purchasing and compliance reporting.
To be successful you will have:
- A PhD in a relevant field, such as Agronomy, Soil Science, Livestock Production or other relevant field
- Demonstrated ability to undertake research under supervision and part of a team
- Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to record and process data with a strong attention to detail
Application Requirements
Applicants are expected to apply online and provide a 1 page 'statement of suitability' demonstrating their skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description).
If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.
About Us
Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.
About the Project
Charles Sturt University, in collaboration with the Southern NSW Innovation Hub, is leading a consortium of Farming Systems groups to conduct long term field trials in southern NSW. This project aims to identify the best decisions for mixed farms- to identify what activities, when undertaken as part of a mixed farming system, lead to the most drought resilient farming businesses. Long term trials will test mixed farming treatments that balance flexibility with stability to find which system, when viewed as a whole, results in the highest productivity, economic value and environmental sustainability of each individual component.
The CSU "hub" site will trial different farming treatments, each testing individual elements including how to maximise feedbase productivity and cropping rotations, all whilst looking at whole system productivity. To ensure scientific validity, treatments will be repeated on multiple replicate farmlets (self-contained small "farms" representing a system) on a 60 ha site at Wagga, with each famrlet grazed by its own flock of sheep. Integration of confinement feeding systems for maintenance and production will also be tested. Sensors and remote monitoring will facilitate data collection and allow assessment of agritech for improved decision making as an enabler for drought resilience. Six consortium sites ("spokes") across NSW will test treatments on their sites-experimenting using best practice guidelines for their location.
This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.
Further Information
Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:
Dr Shawn McGrath | Senior Research Fellow | *********@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6933 2***
Closing Date: 11 pm, 14 March 2024
