Agricultural Climate Scientist

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The opportunity

• Use your experience in agricultural systems and climate science
• Flexibility to work from one of our key sites which includes Canberra and Brisbane
• Join CSIRO and make an impact in the future of sustainable agriculture

As a research scientist in CSIRO, you will have the opportunity to conduct innovative research that contributes to scientific or technical knowledge and has impact on the ground. You will have the opportunity to build and maintain networks, play a lead role in securing project funds, provide scientific leadership and pursue new research ideas and approaches that contribute to Australia’s grand challenges.

As an Agricultural-Climate Scientist you’ll be a part of the Resilience and Adaptation team of the CSIRO Agriculture and Food Sustainability Program and will collaborate with expertise in the Climate Science Centre and other parts of CSIRO. 

You will contribute to science and create impact around agricultural-climatic information that supports resilience and strengthens the farming and agribusiness community.
This is an exciting three-year opportunity for researchers with expertise in both agricultural system and climate science with the ability to help in decision making at an enterprise scale and engage with both public and private sectors. 
 

Your duties will include:

• Contribute to and lead the development of climate adaptation knowledge, approaches and tools, working with the agriculture industry and commercial stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes and adoption.
• Provide leadership in the translation of climate science to agricultural decision making and incorporate novel approaches to scientific investigations by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas for existing and future research. 
• Explore and implement novel approaches to integrate climate data with agricultural simulation models, advanced data science approaches (such as machine learning and AI) and domain knowhow.
• Follow and respond to trends in sustainable agriculture particularly in relation to climate change and adaptation. 
• Develop relationships with Australian agricultural and agribusiness stakeholders that generate understanding of climate challenges in order to determine their needs and take personal responsibility for client satisfaction. 

Location: Canberra, ACT or Brisbane, QLD preferred, however other major cities may be considered

Salary:  Research Scientist role AU$110,038 – AU$119,080 pa + 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of up to 3 years / Full time

Reference: 96106

To be considered you will need:

Essential

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

• A doctorate or equivalent research experience in a relevant discipline area, such as agricultural or climate science.
• Experience in one or more of climate adaptation, decision sciences, climate change, climate risk management, agricultural systems or agricultural risk management as evidenced by scientific publications journals and/or authorship of other technical papers, reports, grant applications or patents.
• Training or demonstrated knowledge of agricultural systems science including understanding of the drivers, trends, opportunities and constraints on agriculture and agribusiness particularly in relation to climate variability and change.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to engage diverse stakeholder types to generate understanding of climate challenges, and a capacity to use and translate climate information into an agricultural context to inform agribusiness, industry and policy-maker decision making.
• The ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member or leader of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and an understanding of the importance of inclusion and diversity in our projects and teams.

Desirable

• Experience in large multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience in developing digital solutions for agriculture.
• Experience in delivering climate services.

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

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents, Australian Temporary Resident as well as international applicants. Visa sponsorship support will be provided by CSIRO to the eligible candidates, if required. 

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. 

About CSIRO

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How to apply

Please apply online, and provide a detailed cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. 

Please note that we strongly encourage you to respond to each of the selection criteria in detail, and attach it to your cover letter as one document.

Applications close

Wednesday 14th August 2024, 11:00pm AEST.