Farming Systems Research Agronomist

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**The Opportunity**:

- **Join an established team exploring innovative solutions in agronomic research**:

- **Make an impact in the future of sustainable agriculture**:

- **Work with CSIRO to deliver world-class research for industry, government, and the community**

The role of Research Scientist staff is to conduct innovative research leading to scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO’s strategies. The Research Scientist may be engaged in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or community problems.

CSIRO Agriculture seek an experienced Farming Systems Agronomist to join the Adelaide-based group. The position will involve on-farm agronomic experimentation in southern Australia to investigate the impacts of a range of innovative crop management strategies to improve productivity and input-use efficiency.

You will be a senior scientist and future leader who will drive new collaborative opportunities both within CSIRO and with external collaborators and investors. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop a national profile and reputation and to become a future leader of R&D in the area of modern, digitally enabled farming systems agronomy.

**Your duties will include**:

- Develop novel scientific approaches to investigate original concepts and innovations for new and current agronomic research as applied to cropping and mixed dryland farming systems in Australia.
- Design, conduct and analyse field-based experiments enterprise mix, soil and climate variability and management parameters using novel and emerging technologies.
- Develop, negotiate and lead new research projects that bring together skills across CSIRO, external partners and funding organisations.
- Manage research projects or significant components of projects, including responsibility for project planning, effective communication of research outcomes to partners and clients to facilitate implementation of findings and delivery of impact to Industry and publication of scientific papers in leading International journals.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO’s scientific objectives.
- Other duties as directed.

**Location**:Adelaide, SA

**Salary**:AU$117,917 - AU$138,176 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) plus up to 15.4% superannuation

**Tenure**: Specified Term of 3 years, Full-time

**Reference**: 88132

**To be considered you will need**:
**Selection Criteria**:

- Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed._

**Essential Criteria**:

- A PhD and or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline area, such as farming systems agronomy, crop/pasture physiology, soil science, natural resource management or related discipline.
- Excellent written & oral communication skills, evidenced by high-level reporting, presentation & negotiation abilities, scientific publication & the capacity to identify and influence critical stakeholders to gain support for innovative project ideas.
- Demonstrated success in gaining industry support for funded research projects and proven capacity to collaborate with growers, industry partners and research providers in the leadership and management of projects.
- The ability to work effectively as a member or leader of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and carry out independent research. A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
- Willingness to travel regularly to regional and interstate meetings with collaborating scientists and industry partners as required.
- Knowledge, understanding and commitment to principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

**Eligibility**:
Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents.

Australian temporary residents who are currently residing in Australia and have the right to work for the expected duration of the term with no requirement for sponsorship.

**Flexible Working Arrangements**:
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

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