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Research Associate: Agricultural Engineering

2 months ago

Mawson Lakes, Australia University of South Australia Full time

Based in UniSA STEM at the Mawson Lakes campus
- Full-time, fixed term 12-month contract
- Salary Range: $93,165 - $99,759 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**About the Role**

Reporting to the Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering and working under the guidance and supervision of AMRDC senior research staff, the Research Associate will provide support and expertise to the Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre (AMRDC) research team.

In addition, this position is responsible for conducting high quality research related to agricultural engineering, under limited supervision and in collaboration with project stakeholders, to achieve planned research outcomes. Aspects of the research will include specialised activities of modelling using Discrete Element Method, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis as well as Computer Aided Design.

**About UniSA**

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

**About UniSA STEM**

UniSA STEM links engineering, mathematics, science, defence and cybersecurity, environmental science, aviation, information technology, construction and project management, harnessing the connections across disciplines to bring big ideas to fruition. Our researchers are solution focused and collaborative to deliver technical expertise and advice to industry, government and community groups to make commercially viable and sustainable impacts. We integrate research into our teaching, with students working alongside researchers in first-class facilities, what’s discovered one day is taught the next. Our graduates are entrepreneurs and trailblazers, who design and build the world they want to live in.

The Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre (AMRDC) is the oldest research group at the University of South Australia, with national and international recognition. Its research focus includes the development of improved engineering solutions for agriculture, particularly the cropping and food industries. The AMRDC research team undertakes a large number of multi-disciplinary collaborative research projects, but also delivers postgraduate project supervision, provides expert specialist advice as well as consultancy services to the associated machinery manufacturing industry.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Conduct high quality research related to agricultural engineering, under limited supervision and in collaboration with project stakeholders, to achieve planned research outcomes
- Design and perform a range of experiments as may be required, including appropriate controls, to achieve planned research outcomes
- Undertake as required design specifications and concept development leading to novel prototype designs of agricultural machines and test equipment related to project or industry requirements
- Provide advice and supervision to postgraduate students in the appointee’s area of expertise

**Essential Skills and Experience**
- Agricultural engineering qualification at PhD level or similar discipline
- Demonstrated high level organisational and project management skills, including the ability to work in a diverse and complex environment in a multi-disciplinary team with limited supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through working with external partners including farmers, industry collaborators, colleagues and students
- Significant research work experience in the agricultural, preferably grain cropping, sector
- Demonstrated experience in simulation modelling using DEM in soil/tool machine system contexts, with FEA and CFD additional experiences an advantage

**Benefits**

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
- Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership
- A variety of leave arrangements

**Culture**

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

**How to Apply**

Please address your cover letter to
**4901**.

**Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 27 February 2023**
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