Livestock Systems Agroecologist with isotope and inert material expertise

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The opportunity

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• Innovative Research for Sustainable Livestock Systems
• Lead and Collaborate on Cutting-Edge Agroecological Projects
• Drive Strategic Initiatives in Biochemical Analysis and Sustainability

The role of the Livestock Systems Agroecologist is to conduct innovative research leading to scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO’s strategies. Research Scientists in CSIRO may be engaged in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or community problems.

As part of the Digital Livestock team within the Smart, Sustainable Livestock Systems group, this role will contribute to strategic efforts to establish novel approaches to assess sustainability criteria for livestock production systems, such as emissions profiling, traceability metrics and feed base assessments. 

The successful candidate will engage with internal and external partners and stakeholders to turn strategic initiatives into improved methodologies for animal production systems.

Your duties will include:

• Undertaking strategic projects and feasibility studies, demonstrating a considerable degree of originality, creativity and innovation in solving problems and introducing new directions and approaches.
• Developing novel scientific approaches for areas of strategic importance in livestock and aquaculture production.
• Under general direction, use professional expertise to develop a research program for stable isotope and inert chemical analysis.
• Anticipating industry and/or community needs and market direction through client liaison and networking. 
• Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO’s scientific objectives.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Adelaide, SA

Salary: $131,113-$153,639 per annum, plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified Term of 3 years, Full-time

Reference: 99107

To be considered you will need:

Essential

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field such as geochemistry or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• A demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and/or reports, grant applications or inventorship on patent applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in stable isotope, alkane and silica analysis.
• Demonstrated capability in experimental data analysis.
• Ability to work and lead projects in interdisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Established connections with industry networks and stakeholders.
• Expertise in developing complex data workflows.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
 

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

Monday 17th March 2025, 11:00 pm AEDT.