Level A ($91,402 - $97,927) per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term position for 36 months to commence asap

This project is part of a Soil Science Challenge project led by University of Western Australia to provide an in-depth understanding of soil physical and chemical processes in response to biological inputs that complement chemical fertilisers to maximise productivity.  The purpose of this position is to assess the effect of previous compost addition on the response of plants to drought in glasshouse experiments.

To be successful you will need:

• PhD in Soil Science or similar.
• Experience in a range of soil analyses for nutrient availability and basic soil properties.
• Experience in growing plants and plant analyses.
• Experience with statistical analyses, data presentation and writing manuscripts.
• A record of quality research as evidenced by publications in leading journals.

You should have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to tailor communication skills appropriately when interacting with students, researchers, professional staff and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be required to hold a Valid Driver license

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework  and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs 

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance. 

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au 

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55 pm, 7th December 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Petra Marschner
Professor, School of Agriculture, Food & Wine
E: petra.marschner@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.