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Research Fellow

2 months ago

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia University of Melbourne Full time
About the Role

The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Science, School of Agriculture Food and Ecosystem Sciences is seeking a highly skilled Research Fellow to play a key role in conducting supervised research aimed at enhancing nitrogen use efficiency in Australian grain cropping.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute significantly to the research effort of the team and develop research expertise with increasing autonomy.
  • Conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high-impact journals, under the guidance of Senior Academic staff.
  • Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne.
  • Participate in research seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings as opportunities arise.
  • Contribute to the preparation of research proposal submissions to internal or external funding bodies as relevant.
  • Contribute to scientific mentoring and supervision of research students.
Requirements
  • Completion of a PhD in agricultural science, soil science or related discipline with a sound understanding of soil nitrogen cycle.
  • Demonstrated experience in field crops research with a focus on improving fertiliser use efficiency.
  • Experience in monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from soil.
  • Skills in data collation and analysis.
  • A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities.
About the University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is a world-renowned institution dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

What We Offer
  • Generous leave provisions.
  • Salary packaging.
  • Health and well-being services.
  • Discounts on graduate courses.