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Grant-Funded Researcher (A) - Remote Sensing and Vegetation Ecology

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Salary
(Level A) $95,053 - $105,611 per annum
Closing date
18 Feb 2025
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(Level A) $95,053 - $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.

A full time, fixed term position for 2 years.

This Grant-Funded Researcher (A) role is to work on remote sensing analyses of Australian forest canopy leaf area and biomass dynamics in response to disturbance and meteorological extremes. The role will be funded by two projects. The first project, SA EcoMap, is supported by SmartSat CRC. SA EcoMap will investigate the usage of hyperspectral remote sensing with UAV LiDAR to examine differential vegetation recovery from bushfire on Kangaroo Island. The second project, sponsored by the ARC, will also use UAV LiDAR to examine the impact of rising temperatures on reducing tropical forest canopy leaf area in Australian tropical rainforests.

This is an in-person role where the successful applicant will be based at the North Terrace campus of the University of Adelaide. There will be opportunities for field work on Kangaroo Island and in northern Queensland throughout the project, in addition collaboration with researchers at TERN and James Cook University.

To be successful you will need:

A PhD or be close to end-stage completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline and extensive research experience in the area of remote sensing and vegetation ecology. Sound knowledge and understanding of remote sensing, statistics/machine learning, and programming analyses. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in the remote sensing of vegetation, including leading research, and working with postgraduate and honours students where applicable. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across disciplines. High level organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage workload within a busy environment to meet competing deadlines. Track record of quality publications (or preprints) relative to opportunity and evidence of being involved in professional activities related to research.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer 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.

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 link below 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.

https://careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/515188/grantfunded-researcher-a-remote-sensing-and-vegetation-ecology

Applications close: 18 February 2025

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Dr Sami Rifai
Lecturer, School of Biological Science
E: sami.rifai@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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