Farming Systems Scientist

• ​​​Join the world-class farming systems research program at CSIRO 
• Make an impact in the future of sustainable agriculture
• Collaborate with industry, government and the community to make a real-world difference  

Join the innovative and impact-focused research at CSIRO Agriculture and Food to deliver science and technology that increase the resilience and sustainability of agricultural systems. 

We are seeking a Scientist who will work within a multidisciplinary team to design and implement innovative research to improve the profitability and resilience of Australian farming enterprises.
The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering impact to industry and have discipline expertise in pasture production, agronomy, forage conservation, ruminant production and/or farming systems analysis. 

The role is linked to a national project that seeks to identify and quantify novel opportunities to transform feed supply and fill key livestock nutrient gaps within mixed farming systems. Experiments will utilise combinations of on-farm, glasshouse, animal house and laboratory approaches, and encompass annual legume production, forage conservation, crop grazing and use of drought tolerant native shrubs.

The Research Scientist will have the opportunity to pursue new ideas and approaches across a range of disciplines, build networks across industry and develop their research, communication and project leadership skills.