Research Agronomist

1 month ago

Adelaide, South Australia The University of Adelaide Full time
Research Opportunity in Agricultural Systems Science

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team working towards identifying the next frontier in dryland farming systems in Australia's Southern Grains Region (SGR). This opportunity addresses a significant investment for the grains industry made by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

The successful candidate will contribute to generating insights into sustainable and profitable farming systems from crop rotation trials being undertaken across South Australia and Victoria. These trials will evaluate system performance metrics beyond production, including financial performance, soil health, GHG emissions, disease risk, and microbiome diversity.

The successful candidate will undertake both desktop and field activities, including data management and analysis of statistically designed field trials, and will be responsible for managing a trial located at The University of Adelaide's Roseworthy campus.

There will be significant opportunities to undertake original research and work with growers and agronomists in the grains industry to co-create innovative tools and solutions that will drive real-world impact through improved farm profitability and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Planning and managing agronomic/farming system field trials
  • Data analysis of field trials using widely applied software packages or computing languages
  • Knowledge of dryland farming systems and ability to interact with growers and agronomists
  • Publication record in scholarly journals relative to opportunity
  • Hold current rights to work in Australia
Requirements
  • PhD or equivalent experience in agricultural science, agricultural engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and managing agronomic/farming system field trials
  • Demonstrated experience in data analysis of field trials
  • Knowledge of dryland farming systems and ability to interact with growers and agronomists
  • Publication record in scholarly journals relative to opportunity
  • Hold current rights to work in Australia
About the University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace that offers a wide range of attractive staff benefits, including salary packaging, high-quality professional development programs, and an on-campus health clinic, gym, and other fitness facilities.

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