Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Toowoomba, Australia University of Southern Queensland Full time

Total remuneration range $88,559 to $100,438 pa
- Full-time fixed-term appointment until 26 February 2027
- Toowoomba campus

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The Centre for Crop Health is one of nine research centres within the University, with a vision to be recognised for delivering world-class research into biotic and abiotic factors affecting crop health. The Centre for Crop Health specialises in multidisciplinary agricultural research bringing together specialists from crop biology, plant pathology, bioinformatics and genetics.

**Who you are**

Are you passionate about contributing to cutting-edge scientific research? Do you want to play a vital role in advancing our understanding of crop pathology and fungal diseases affecting winter cereals like barley? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team of scientists at the Centre for Crop Health at UniSQ

**What youll do**

Working alongside a large group of crop protection researchers and scientists in state-of-the-art research facilities, you will be a crucial part of our team, responsible for various technical aspects related to barley net blotch projects. Your duties will include:

- Growing fungal cultures and preparing inoculum for glasshouse trials.
- Assisting in planting, maintaining, and harvesting barley field experiments.
- Collecting and organising project data while ensuring scientific data integrity.
- Providing scientific data for publications, reports, and industry materials.
- Collaborating effectively with scientists, technicians, and support staff.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please refer to the position description.

**What will help you succeed**

Having excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as an effective team member will be key to your success. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who possesses the following qualifications and attributes:

- Diploma or Associate Diploma in the relevant field, coupled with relevant work experience or education/training.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of crop pathology, particularly fungal diseases of winter cereals, and expertise in conducting field trials, from designing to planting, is crucial.
- Meeting daily work targets and timelines consistently while contributing effectively as part of a team and fostering a positive work environment further enhances ones success in this multifaceted role.

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 strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

**Reference** **Number**: 0010_01/24

**Location**:Toowoomba Campus

**Term**: Full-time fixed-term appointment until 26 February 2027 (36 hrs/week)

**Salary**: Total remuneration range $88,559 to $100,438 pa (includes salary range of $74,828 to $84,865 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

**Closes**: Monday, 1 April 2024 at 11.30pm (AEST)

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

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

**If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.**

**For more information on our selection process please refer to your **recruitment journey **available on our website.

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