Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Agricultural sciences Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 18 Jan *********:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Full time, 3-year fixed term opportunity. Located on the Eveleigh Campus at the Faculty of Science
Opportunity to make a tangible difference in advancing sustainable agriculture and soil health across Australia
Base Salary $113,400 - $121,054 (Level A) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences is seeking a
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil Health
to work on a large multi-organisation project called Development of a Soil Health Framework for Australian agricultural production systems which is funded by the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC). The project is led by CSIRO with the University of Sydney leading the component on the assessment of soil health using remote sensing.
The postdoctoral position will be based in the Precision Agriculture, Hydrology and Geoinformation Science Laboratory (PAHGISL) at the University of Sydney. The project team at the University of Sydney includes Professor Thomas Bishop, Dr Patrick Filippi, Professor Feike Dijkstra and Professor Stephen Cattle. The successful applicant will also work closely with CSIRO scientists; including project lead Dr Mark Farrell and Dr Uta Stockmann.
For more information on the PAHGISL Laboratory, please click here
Key responsibilities
liaise with project partners and stakeholders to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and alignment across multiple organisations involved in the project
develop and implement novel approaches for assessing soil health using remote sensing, integrating cutting-edge techniques to generate meaningful insights for agricultural production systems
contribute to the development of the broader soil health framework, supporting the creation of practical tools and guidelines that will benefit Australian agriculture at scale
publish research in peer-reviewed publications and present findings at relevant conferences, disseminating knowledge to both academic and industry audiences
manage the project to ensure the delivery of project milestones, coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining accountability to funding and partner expectations.
About you
a PhD in soil or agricultural science with a quantitative focus (or an equivalent discipline)
expertise in statistical and machine learning approaches, with the ability to apply advanced methods to complex environmental and agricultural datasets
proficiency in R and/or Python for analysing spatial data, particularly in the context of remote sensing, ensuring robust data processing and interpretation
strong ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms, including presenting research findings to diverse audiences and contributing to collaborative discussions
expertise in deep learning techniques with experience applying neural networks or related methods to environmental or agricultural data (desirable)
knowledge of farming systems, providing valuable context for interpreting soil health data and contributing to practical agricultural outcomes (desirable).
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.
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