Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant PhenomicsPostdoctoral Research Associate in Plant PhenomicsFull time, 22 months fixed term position. Located in Narrabri at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences.Exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of plant phenomics research in the heartland of Australian agriculture.Base Salary Level A, $105,314 - $109,301 p.a. + 17% superannuation.About the opportunityThe University of Sydney is welcoming applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Phenomics to join the team in Narrabri in northern NSW at the recently opened International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture.Working closely with Dr. William Salter and his research team, the successful candidate will contribute to our new collaborative GRDC project investigating heat tolerance of chickpea. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at enhancing the resilience of chickpea crops to heat stress, a critical challenge in the context of climate change. This research will involve the integration of high-throughput phenotyping, data analysis, and interdisciplinary industry collaboration to develop innovative solutions for improving crop performance under heat stress conditions.The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for designing and implementing novel phenotyping protocols, utilising drone and hyperspectral imaging technologies to capture high-resolution phenotypic data and analysing large datasets to uncover key traits associated with heat tolerance.Your key responsibilities will be to:develop and apply phenotyping protocols, including drone-based remote sensing methods, to assess physiological and heat tolerance across diverse chickpea populations.utilise drone-based hyperspectral tools to capture high-resolution phenotypic data and monitor crop performance under heat stress conditions.analyse large datasets using statistical and computational tools to identify key phenotypic traits associated with heat tolerance.collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across academia and industry, including geneticists, agronomists, and bioinformaticians.prepare and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.mentor and supervise postgraduate students and research assistants.contribute to grant writing and securing funding for ongoing and future research projects.About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Phenomics who has:a doctorate or PhD in plant physiology or agricultural science (or has submitted and is near completion).significant experience with image-based plant phenotyping, remote sensing of plants, or other image-based structure characterisation.experience in a field research environment, working on large scale agricultural trials.demonstrated experience in the use of research computing with a deep understanding of modern data science software and tools, high performance computing, cloud computing, and a range of digital research tools.Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability, and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.How to applyPlease address the selection criteria in your application (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) which can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au.The University of Sydney reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.Applications Close: Monday 03 March 2025 11:59 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Phenomics