The Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) seeks a Senior Phenotyping Biometrician to lead its central team and contribute their unique skills in statistical analysis.
This role will be pivotal in advancing our ability to measure novel traits in field and controlled environments by implementing current best practices and proposing a program of targeted research to develop new statistical analytical approaches within the plant phenotyping environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing leadership in the statistical research and consulting activities of the APPN central office
* Based on trends in phenotyping biometrics research, leading proposals for modifications and improvements for deployment across the network
* Providing high-level statistical support to APPN projects, including preparing experimental designs, statistical modelling of plant phenotyping data, and preparing figures and reports to facilitate publication of results
* Continuing to review opportunities for multi-dimensional statistical analytics, including links to climate and environmental data
* Establishing a community of practice across APPN nodes
* Undertaking workshops and training to harmonise approaches to phenotyping biometric analytics
You are a highly skilled leader in biometry and statistical analysis who is keen to join a collaborative network of facilities with cutting-edge phenotyping infrastructure. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex problems with a team.
The ideal candidate has proven skills in the application of biometry/statistics, ideally with high-throughput phenotyping datasets, including experimental design and longitudinal data analysis.
Demonstrated experience in using R software packages to analyze longitudinal data and generate high-quality graphical outputs is also required.
A postgraduate qualification in biometry or statistics or a related field and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training is necessary.
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace with a constant source of inspiration through cutting-edge research and collaboration opportunities.
About this opportunity
This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of plant phenotyping and make a tangible difference to research impact, farmer livelihood, and global food security.
We are seeking a senior phenotyping biometrician to join our dynamic team and contribute their unique skills to provide leadership in our central team and across our network of facilities in methods of statistical analysis.
This role will be pivotal in advancing our ability to measure novel traits in field and controlled environments by implementing current best practices and proposing a program of targeted research to develop new statistical analytical approaches within the plant phenotyping environment.
The ideal candidate has:
* Proven skills in the application of biometry/statistics, ideally with high-throughput phenotyping datasets, including experimental design and longitudinal data analysis
* Demonstrated experience in using R software packages to analyze longitudinal data and generate high-quality graphical outputs
* A postgraduate qualification in biometry or statistics or a related field and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace with a constant source of inspiration through cutting-edge research and collaboration opportunities.
About us
The Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) is a national research infrastructure initiative established through the Commonwealth's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
Our network consists of nine nodes strategically positioned across Australia's diverse climate zones—spanning WA, SA, ACT, Victoria, NSW, and Queensland—and is hosted by eight leading universities and one state government department.
We deliver cutting-edge imaging and data collection technologies for plant phenotyping, supporting research in controlled environments, field sites, and remote locations.
Help shape Australia's national plant phenotyping infrastructure and make a tangible difference to research impact, farmer livelihood, and global food security.
The University of Adelaide leads the APPN, a national research infrastructure initiative established through the Commonwealth's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
We are seeking a senior phenotyping biometrician to join our dynamic team and contribute their unique skills to provide leadership in our central team and across our network of facilities in methods of statistical analysis.
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