Agricultural Systems Modeller

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Work type:Full time
Location:Launceston
Categories:Research Intensive

Agricultural Systems Modeller 

• Make a significant contribution in agriculture management
• Opportunity for either a level B or level C academic to join our Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
• Full time, Ongoing role based in Launceston

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an Agricultural Systems Modeller in the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture which is part of the College of Sciences and Engineering.

The role involves leading or participating in research to model crop and livestock production systems. These research activities will assist the agricultural and food sectors in Tasmania in making complex decisions actionable, especially on-farm decisions related to climate change and carbon neutrality. The role will involve the teaching of modelling to undergraduates and postgraduates in relevant units.

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

What you’ll do:

• Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University and Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture in achieving strategic objectives and fulfilling operational responsibilities.
• Undertake high-quality research in agricultural systems modelling of national and increasingly of international standing, secure external competitive and other funding, publish research findings and contribute to the successful supervision of research higher degree students, to meet and regularly exceed the University’s research performance expectations for Level B/C.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally with the discipline, relevant interdisciplinary domains, profession, industry and/or wider community.
• Participate in a national consortium to trial drought resilient farming practices and increasingly take the lead for the component to be delivered by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture.
• Undertake scholarly undergraduate and postgraduate coursework teaching of a high quality.

What we’re looking for:

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• A good record of, and continuing commitment to, research that has achieved national recognition and made worthwhile contributions to the field of Agricultural Systems Modelling, demonstrated by a record of quality publications, presentations at conferences and preferably success in securing external competitive and other funding.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a range of agricultural models and other tools (e.g. APSIM, DairyMod, DayCent) preferably with livestock production systems (e.g. beef, sheep, dairy).
• Experience in University-level teaching and learning.
• A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry (where relevant) and wider community.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in teams.
• The demonstrated ability to conduct training and extension workshops with the agricultural community (e.g. farmers, business owners).

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level B or C and depending on appointment will have a salary within the range of $108,285 to $148,446 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
• For further information about this position, please contact Professor Caroline Mohammed, Centre Leader, Agricultural Systems, [email protected] .au or 03 6226 2921
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description’s Below for full details.

 PD – 499620 – Agricultural Systems Modeller – Level B.pdf

 PD – 499620 -Agricultural Systems Modeller – Level C.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 18 February 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised:01 Feb 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close:18 Feb 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time