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As part of the Resilient Systems Team in Adelaide, the Research Projects officer will work with experienced research technicians and scientists on a range of laboratory and field-based research projects aimed at improving the performance of Southern farming systems including the GRDC funded projects covering Sandy Soils, Hyperyielding and Profitable Cereals, Soil Carbon and Canola Physiology.
Job Responsibility:
Under general supervision assist in the site preparation, establishment and maintenance of on-farm field experiments with plants and animals as test subjects, through delivery of field sampling and monitoring. This work involves use and maintenance of specialised field equipment and agricultural machinery
Under limited supervision, design and perform straightforward experiments and routine laboratory analyses, design new processes or apparatus by adapting existing techniques and components to meet special circumstances or undertake modifications to methods requiring some innovation
Design data recording and entry systems
Conduct literature reviews, investigations and inspections in the field or laboratory including associated analysis possibly involving statistical or graphics software
Perform some non-routine analyses or technology development using a range of techniques, often working on several parallel and competing tasks
Work with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team’s plan and plan to meet experimental and/or project demands
Respond courteously and efficiently to client requests, maintaining clear communication regarding mutual expectations and monitoring client satisfaction
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Science or Natural Resource Management or equivalent agricultural production or research experience
Demonstrated experience in research, development and extension relevant to improving agricultural systems in Australia
Demonstrated experience in experimental processes relevant to agricultural field and lab-based research (eg. quality sampling, measurement and data recording and analysis using Microsoft packages)
Capable of working and communicating effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and carrying out tasks under the direction of scientific researchers
Willingness to undertake field work in on-farm locations involving travel to rural regions, with flexible hours at short notice during times of seasonal demand including occasional overnight travel
A current driver’s licence and competency in driving agricultural machinery
What we offer:
15.4% superannuation
flexible work arrangements
range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities