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Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Life and Environmental Sciences

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Location
Eveleigh, Australia
Salary
$107,516 + 17% superannuation
Closing date
2 Apr 2023

Job Details

  • Full time, 2 years fixed term. Located on the Eveleigh Campus at the Biomedical Building (C81)
  • Opportunity to work in a strong research team of scientists (soil scientist, biogeochemist, and organic chemist) to investigate the role of mineral-associated organic carbon in soil carbon sequestration
  • Base Salary, Level A $107,516 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Mineral associated organic carbon in soils) to take a leading role in an ARC Discovery Project entitled "Unlocking the factors and processes that control the stability of soil organic matter (SOM) to anchor carbon in soil". The appointee will have access to a suite of emerging and established techniques in the project.

The broad aim of the project is to understand the drivers of SOM persistence via investigation of the linkages between the soil mineral composition and the contents and composition of organic compounds, which are stabilised in surface and deeper soils. We will use a combination of novel spectroscopic, molecular and isotopic techniques to determine the chemical and structural composition of organic compounds and minerals in mineral associated organic matter in their natural states.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • collect soil samples from field sites from different cropping regions and soil types in New South Wales in co-operation with Chief Investigator (CI), Professor Balwant Singh
  • conduct laboratory experiments, analyse experimental data and prepare manuscripts and reports, with support from the two CIs, i.e., Professor Balwant Singh and Associate Professor Feike Dijkstra, and Partner Investigator, Professor Georg Guggenberger.
  • mentor the PhD student working in the project.

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) brings together researchers in the life, earth, and environmental sciences to improve teaching and build new infrastructure to support and enhance capacity in research and teaching.

To learn more about the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES), click here.

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 (Mineral associated organic carbon in soils) who has:

  • a recent PhD (or near completion) in soil science, ecology, microbiology or a related field with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the earlier mentioned duties and responsibilities
  • a background in soil science or biogeochemistry and expertise in spectroscopic analysis of soil organic carbon is highly desirable.
  • knowledge in soil science or biogeochemistry and skills in conducting experiments and laboratory analysis, analyzing data and preparing reports and manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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Sunday 02 April 2023 11:59 PM

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.

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3. Arts and Social Sciences

4. Business (Business School)

5. Dentistry

6. Education and Social Work

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16. Veterinary Science

Number of Employees

Full-time employees: 7616

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Company info
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+(61) 2 9351 2222
Location
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Australia

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