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Salary- Join pioneering research in climate resilience across diverse Farming Systems.
- Collaborate with top-tier experts, execute innovative experiments, and publish impactful findings.
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading.
The Research Fellow role offers an exciting opportunity to spearhead cutting-edge research within an Australian Government-funded Farming Systems experiment at the University of Melbourne's Dookie Campus in regional Victoria.
The research focuses on climate and drought resilience aspects of cropping, mixed farming and Pasture systems. The field experiments at the University of Melbourne research farm are the centrepiece of a collaborative effort in conjunction with the University of Tasmania, Federation University, and the Farming Systems groups Birchip Cropping Group, Southern Farming Systems and Riverine Plains.
You will conduct scientifically robust field experiments, analyse complex data, and contribute to a large-scale collaborative research program.
Dookie campus is an agricultural facility set on the tranquil rolling hills between Shepparton and Benalla in Victoria. Relocation support can be negotiated for successful candidates.
Please note: This position requires the appointee to work in regional Victoria, where there is no public transport connection available. A valid driving license for Victoria is required for this role.
Your responsibilities will include:
- You will be expected to significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop research expertise in Animal and Pasture Science and Farming Systems Research with an increasing degree of autonomy.
- You will have key role in implementing and conducting research experiments, including undertaking field sampling campaigns, laboratory analyses, data collection and data evaluation and other relevant activities necessary to conduct scientifically robust experiments.
- Under the guidance and support of Senior Academic staff you will be expected to conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high-impact journals. You will contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard.
- Actively participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise.
You will possess the demonstrated ability to engage with professional and industry bodies, as well as stakeholders in agriculture, fostering collaborative partnerships. Additionally, you will exhibit the capability to independently develop, administer, and successfully complete well-designed research projects with minimal supervision.
You will also have:
- Completion of a PhD in animal science, Pasture Science, agricultural science or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in field-based research on animal production systems with a focus on grazing.
- A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a publication record in well-regarded scientific journals and demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts and reports.
- Experience in sheep handling is desirable.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team - “The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences“
The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences has a vision of science for flourishing environments and communities. The School brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, healthy food systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices. Our expertise spans biophysical, social and technical sciences, and we support a large cohort of PhD students across these domains.
Dookie campus has played a key role in the development of agriculture and agricultural teaching and learning in Australia since 1886 and it remains a focal point for the key research, teaching and technology development that is helping to shape the future of agriculture in Australia.
Situated on 2,440 hectares the campus includes a small community which houses our students and teaching staff, merino sheep, an orchard, robotic dairy, winery and a natural bush reserve.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out page!
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
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If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you're interested in Farming Systems Research, please review similar roles available at the Dookie campus:
- Research Fellow in Farming Systems Research (Crop Science):
Applications close: 24 Mar 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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Melbourne attracts the best and brightest students and researchers and, with a history of over 160 years, we occupy a special place at the heart of our city's cultural scene.
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Internationally, the University is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with its international peers placing it in the top 20 worldwide, and employers placing it in the top 10. In the recent Times Higher Education rankings of the world's top 200 universities, Melbourne ranked top in Australia and 33 in the world.
Melbourne's international research pre-eminence was also acknowledged with a top 100 ranking in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. Ranked No. 44 in 2015, the University has climbed steadily in the rankings since first appearing at No. 92 in 2003.
The Melbourne Model introduces undergraduate programs characterised by both breadth and depth, followed by a graduate professional degree, a research higher degree or entry directly into employment.
In 2008 Melbourne commenced offering six New Generation undergraduate degrees in Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Music and Science. The Melbourne Model also introduces a new graduate school experience to Australia, providing the best and brightest with a more focused, intense and professionally relevant degree in areas such as Law, Architecture, Teaching and Nursing. With the Melbourne curriculum now aligning the University with the world's top universities in Europe, North America and Asia, we enable our students to develop the skills and attributes required by employers all over the world.
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