Research Fellow

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 519414
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Science

UWA School of Agriculture and Environment
- Join a renowned research team solving weed control challenges in Australian broadacre grain crops.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 5 years.
- Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 - $134,824 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) is a national research and communication team based at the University of Western Australia. AHRI research focuses on crop and weed science, and herbicide resistance in the Australian grains industry, having received major investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). AHRI’s mantra is “More crop, fewer weeds - sustainably”. To fulfil this, we conduct research and extension to encourage sustainable cropping and weed control across Australia.

About the opportunity
- Undertake high quality research into the management of weeds and herbicide resistance in Australian cropping systems
- Focus will be on herbicides for weed control, within the context of integrated weed management (IWM)
- Publish research in international journals and present research results at peer conferences and at grains industry workshops, seminars and field days.

About you
- PhD in weed science or agronomy/crop science
- A demonstrable track record in excellence in research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals, relative to opportunity
- Engage with a network of contacts with local, national and international organisations for the purposes of research collaboration and the enhancement of the reputation of AHRI, the School and the University

Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Research Fellow (Herbicide Technology) - Level [B].pdf

How to apply

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 6 May 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
- UWA has been awarded Top Ten Employer for LGBTI - inclusion the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2016).
- The University is also a proud member of the Athena SWAN/SAGE Pilot for Gender Equity.

**Advertised**: 08 Apr 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:06 May 2025**W. Australia Standard Time