Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil Biogeochemistry
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Closing date
- 16 Apr 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)
University of Sydney
Reference no. 511/0320F
- Be a part of a vibrant and collegial community of world-class academics in the Biogeochemistry space!
- Join a community of world-class scientists, working on project ‘Phosphorus cycling and adaptation of soil microbes to phosphorus availability’.
- Full-time, 3-year fixed term contract. Base salary: $94K p.a. -$101K p.a. (Level A,6+), plus annual leave loading and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation
About the opportunity
The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to conduct research in a collaborative research team based at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. at the University of Sydney. This role will report to Associate Professor Charles Warren, and involves carrying out scientific research and preparing and presenting scientific results in papers and conferences, co-supervising undergraduate and graduate research students, assisting in the recruitment of research students and continuously working towards attracting new funding. Additionally, you will help to coordinate the research of different researchers and eventually apply for independent research fellowship and collaborative research funding.
The successful candidate will take a leading role as postdoctoral fellow in the Australian Research Council Discovery Project entitled “Phosphorus cycling and adaptation of soil microbes to phosphorus availability.” The project will use advanced isotope labelling and mass spectrometry techniques to investigate organic P cycling and the strategies soil microbes and plants use to cope with variation in P supply. The position will rely heavily on skills in biogeochemistry and will involve development and refinement of methods for quantifying pools and fluxes of P-containing compounds. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to carry experiments through to completion, including for peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who possesses experience in the following areas:
- A PhD in biogeochemistry/soil science/soil ecology or another closely related scientific discipline.
- Proven research ability, and evidence of self-motivation and research potential in biogeochemistry, soil science, analytical techniques (especially those for quantifying pools and fluxes), isotope labelling and mass spectrometry
- Proven excellence in written and oral communications, interacting with a variety of researchers and stakeholders
- Proven commitment to producing high quality work and a demonstrated track record of high-quality publications
- Demonstrated excellence in research within a related area through published research in refereed journals
- Proven ability to write and contribute to scientific research papers
- Proven ability to design appropriate experiments to address the underlying research question, as well as experience in setting up field and laboratory experiments
About us
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is a new school at the University of Sydney consisting of staff previously in the Schools of Biological Sciences and Molecular Biosciences, the Faculty of Veterinary Science, and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
Its creation forms a major component of a broader Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences (LEES) program of change that is designed to significantly improve the quality and efficiency of teaching. A key component of the LEES program includes a case to build new infrastructure which supports and enhances the capacity in Life, Earth and Environmental research and teaching. SOLES is divided into five research and teaching clusters each with its own chair. The Clusters include:
- Animal Science Cluster
- Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology Cluster
- Ecology, Evolution and Environment Cluster
- Microbiology Cluster
- Plant Sciences Cluster
The school also has a Dietetics Program.
Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 6000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.
How to apply
For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 511/0320F to apply.
Closing date: 11:30pm, 16 April 2020 (Sydney Time)
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
©The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Company
The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.
The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.
The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.
The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.
Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
Number of Employees
Full-time employees: 7616
For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/
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- +(61) 2 9351 2222
- Location
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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia
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