Research Fellow (Level BRF)

• Based in the Future Industries Institute at the Mawson Lakes campus
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) fixed term contract for 3 years
• Starting salary: $109,074 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role  

You will contribute to the research efforts of the Future Industries Institute, in particular you will undertake research investigating the chemistry and plant availability of a novel potassium fertiliser in soils in collaboration with the University of Queensland. This project will use a wide range of laboratory and glasshouse experiment in conjunction with advanced spectroscopic methods to understand the reaction of fertilisers in wide range of soils.  

About the Future Industries Institute 

The Future Industries Institute  brings together world-class strength in high-tech manufacturing, nanomedicine, minerals and resource engineering plus environmental science, with the end goal of building economic growth through innovative partnerships and translational research. The Institute builds on the significant capability, infrastructure and reputation of the University’s existing research strengths and substantial research infrastructure and supports state and national research priorities. 

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity. 

Core Responsibilities

• Design, perform and record experimental work 
• Communicate research outcomes in both verbal and written form including presentations and reports 
• Develop a record of independent research that results in high-quality publications 
• Ensure delivery of project’s research milestones, objectives and work programs are met on time, within budget and to the industry partner’s satisfaction 
• Contribute to the teaching activities of the University 

• A PhD qualification in a relevant discipline with a focus on soil science
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in experimentation in agricultural/environmental chemistry, soil fertility and plant nutrition, and supporting analytical techniques 
• Demonstrated research productivity as a postdoctoral researcher, with experience relevant to at least one research strand 
• Record of independent research resulting in high-quality publications and evidence of growing citation impact 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:  

• Access to great personal development opportunities  
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%  
• Work Life flexibility including working from home, family responsibility leave and individual flexibility agreements 
• Employee assistance and development programs  

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.  

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on [email protected] . Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.   

Start Your Unstoppable Career!  

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.   

Please address your cover letter to Ruth Haren, Team Leader: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 6327.  

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 21 July 2024 

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.  

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