Last Date: 28 September 2023.
Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research, and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives, and solving the problems that matter to our world.
The Centre for Applied Climate Sciences (CACS) is a world-class research group in climate science and the application of climate science in agricultural decision making.
This is a unique opportunity to join the Northern Australia Climate Program research team, working with the grazing industry to deliver innovative research, development and extension outcomes in managing drought and climate risk.
What you’ll do
In this position you will initiate, develop and conduct climate research and extension work of relevance to the northern Australia livestock grazing industry. The projects will include climate science and management of climate variability, extremes and change, drought resilience and preparedness, livestock physiology and environmental heat and cold stress.
What will help you succeed
Your initiative and excellent communication skills, combined with your ability to work independently and collaboratively with fellow researchers and external partners, will be vital to your success. Additionally, you will have:
- It is essential you hold a doctoral or master’s qualification or equivalent accreditation and standing in the relevant field including Climate Science or Applied Climate Science
- Demonstrated professional experience and/or research expertise in climate variability and change or applied climate science related to agriculture
- Demonstrated experience in presenting research to industry.
For further information about this role, please contact Associate Professor David Cobon, Associate Professor (Climate and Agricultural Systems Modelling) via +61 7 4631 1543 or [email protected].
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
Find out more about UniSQ at www.usq.edu.au
Reference Number: 0293_09/23
Location: Toowoomba campus (working remotely may be negotiated)
Term: Full-time fixed-term appointment to 29 May 2026 (37.5hrs/week)
Salary: One appointment will be made at Level B or Level C, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Level B: Total remuneration range $119,401 to $141,128 pa (includes salary range of $100,888 to $119,246 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)
Level C: Total remuneration range $145,470 to $167,197 pa (includes salary range of $122,915 to $141,273 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)
Closes: Thursday, 28 September 2023
To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
At UniSQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.
