- Collaborate in scientific and technological activities with other research staff
- Work on laboratory and field-based research projects
- Travel to on-farm locations during seasonal demand
We’re currently seeking applications to fill the role of Research Projects Officer within the Agriculture and Food Business Unit.
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 Sandy Soils II, Hyperyielding and Profitable Cereals, Canola Establishment and Long Coleoptile Wheats.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary research team operating in collaboration with farmers, farming systems groups, research partners and agribusiness. The role will involve identifying experimental sites, preparation, establishment and maintenance of on-farm field experiments, field sampling and monitoring, lab-based sample preparation, soil and plant analysis, data management, and the use and maintenance of field monitoring and agricultural machinery.
We are seeking a person who is passionate about agriculture with Bachelor level agronomic training and experience in the identification and treatment of constraints (eg. pests, diseases, nutrition, toxicities) to crop production.
You must be willing to travel to on-farm locations at short notice during seasonal demand.
Your duties will include: