Senior Researcher in Sustainable Agriculture-Level C in Adelaide

7 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

Join our team of world-class researchers in sustainable agriculture and contribute to the University of Adelaide's global leadership in this field.

The Senior Internal Contract-Funded Researchers in Sustainable Agriculture will lead the development of new agricultural initiatives that will have national and international impact. Research outputs will be of scope and scale that ensures trans-disciplinary collaboration and significant industry/government engagement.

The appointees will also encourage an environment of creativity and innovation in the Faculty and engage with the broader academic and professional community to promote and enhance the national and international profile of the University.

To be successful at Level C, you will need:

  • An outstanding national record of research distinction and impact in agriculture, with an emphasis on having delivered outcomes leading to resilience and/or enhanced sustainability measures.
  • Evidence of an inspirational leadership style that promotes a culture of engagement, collaboration, commitment and exceptional performance.
  • Evidence of contributions in developing research programs of significant scope and scale.
  • Demonstrated ability to secure research investment from national/international competitive agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to forge meaningful external relationships with relevant industry stakeholders and professional bodies.
  • Evidence of excellence in research training at the postgraduate level.
  • Excellent personal and interpersonal skills and capacity to work effectively internally across the University community.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.



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