AddressSoil Scientist
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Reference no: 497340
Work type: Continuing - Full Time
Location: Wagga Wagga
Categories: Research, Sustainability
- Work with growers to create resilient farming systems
- Be supported by senior Soil Scientist academics
- Assist a dedicated and professional team
The role
- Full time, Continuing
- Level 5 - $77,142 to $84,218 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
- Wagga Wagga
You will apply your interest in soil management to contribute to the development of new practices which may improve resilience of Australian farming systems to both changing climatic conditions, and global requirements for supply chain sustainability reporting. Focusing on creating and maintaining networks with farmers, researchers and farming systems groups.
You will bring excellent technical writing and data analysis skills and will be able to effectively communicate and engage with farmers and farming group staff in the planning and delivery of on-ground demonstration sites.
About you
- Relevant degree in Agricultural Science or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- High level written and oral communications skills, including presenting
- Understanding of key soil science concepts
- Ability to build strong partnerships, networks and relationships to achieve work objectives
Benefits
About us
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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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
Associate Professor Jason Condon | Associate Professor in Soil Science | *******@csu.edu.au | Ph: 02 6933 4***
Closing Date: 11 pm, 6 June 2024
Position Description
Advertised: 23 May 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Jun 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time
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