Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 36 months
Faculty: Science
Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Salary: Depending on the level of appointment
Level A – $85,555 to $116,094 (PhD Enty Level - $108,156) p.a. plus 17% super

Level B – $122,212 to $145,121 p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute to international agricultural research
• Develop sustainable nitrogen management farming strategies
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

• Conduct Comprehensive Research: Implement literature searches, data mining, and analysis to build databases on nitrogen use and losses in agricultural systems.
• Develop Sustainable Frameworks: Establish green/sustainable indices for global agricultural products along production, consumption, and marketing value chains.
• Contribute to International Projects: Participate in research efforts to improve fertiliser use and crop management practices in Lao PDR.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work with multidisciplinary teams, engage with stakeholders, and disseminate research findings through publications and conferences.