Research Fellow (Agricultural Climate Research And Applications)

• Total remuneration range $119,401 to $141,128 pa
• Full-time fixed-term appointment until 30 May 2026
• Toowoomba campus

Centre for Applied Climate Sciences

Australia’s climate experiences high variability and extreme events and UniSQ’s Centre for Applied Climate Sciences (CACS) team is working with the grazing industry to better manage climate risks.

Through the Northern Australia Climate Program, a partnership between the Queensland Government, Meat and Livestock Australia and the University, UniSQ’s Research Fellow (Agricultural Climate Research and Applications) will be required to initiate, develop and conduct research projects into the management of climate variability and climate extremes. Your primary focus will be as an early career researcher, and you will be involved in applying knowledge of climate science to assist in on-property decision making and in collaboration, communication and networking with agricultural partners, State Governments, land managers, and Natural Resource Management Groups.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a strong knowledge of management of climate variability and extremes, drought resilience and preparedness and agricultural production systems within northern Australia and rangeland agricultural systems.

Join us and play your part!

What we can offer you

• Join the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences world-class research group
• On-the-job-learning, as well as access to an extensive learning and development portfolio
• Generous employer superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice
• USQ sponsored Fit and Well Corporate Program which includes gym membership
• Discounted personal travel and health services

Location:

Based at UniSQ’s Toowoomba campus, the Toowoomba region offers a relaxed lifestyle and family-friendly atmosphere and is a great choice for those wanting to escape big city life whilst still pursuing their career goals.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and aim to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups.

With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances. We recognise the importance of considering achievement relative to opportunity and encourage you to outline factors such as career breaks, gender, family, or other factors which may have resulted in a limited career progression.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact David Cobon, Senior Scientist (Agricultural Climate Research and Applications) on telephone +61 7 4631 1543 or email David.Cobon@usq.edu.au.

Reference Number: 0210_07/22

Term: Full-time fixed-term appointment until 30 May 2026 (37.5hrs/week)

Salary:Salary: Total remuneration range $119,401 to $141,128 pa (includes salary range of $100,888 to $119,246 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday, 11 September 2022

At UniSQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.

If you think you can bring this role to life, we invite you to submit your resume/CV along with a two-page statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.