"Research Fellow in Agricultural Systems Analysis and Farm Economics"

Role type: Full-Time; Fixed term for 2.5 years (Part-Time; 0.9 FTE also available)

Faculty: Faculty of Science

Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

Salary: Depending on the level of appointment
Level A: $85,555 – $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super
Level B: $122,212 – $145,121 p.a. plus 17% super

• Shape sustainable agriculture through emissions reduction research
• Work across diverse Australian farming systems
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

As a Research Fellow in the Zero Net Emissions for Agriculture CRC, you'll play a crucial role in assessing greenhouse gas emissions reduction options for Australian farms. You'll utilise your expertise in agricultural science or farm economics to conduct whole farm systems and economic modelling. This position offers you the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team across diverse production systems, contributing to Australia's sustainable agricultural future.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Advanced Research: Assess greenhouse gas emissions reduction options using farm systems and economic modelling approaches across various Australian agricultural production systems.
• Contribute to Academic Output: Publish high-impact research papers and present findings at conferences and seminars.
• Collaborate and Engage: Work within a multidisciplinary team and engage with industry stakeholders to foster partnerships.
• Support Student Development: Contribute to the supervision and training of research students at undergraduate and potentially graduate levels.

You are a dedicated researcher with a PhD (or near completion) in agriculture, agricultural science, or farm economics, possessing extensive knowledge of agricultural production systems and a strong aptitude for conducting impactful research.

You may also possess strong experience in farm economics, business management analysis, and agricultural systems analysis, demonstrate a sound publication record and ability to prepare research reports, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, show a strong ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary research environment, and exhibit excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being, Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance, Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program. For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences: The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) has a vision of flourishing environments and communities. The school brings together diverse discipline strengths to lead the development of new interdisciplinary thinking and high-impact solutions for global challenges relating to climate change, food security, healthy food systems, biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, invasive species, and environmentally and economically sustainable agricultural practices. Science at Melbourne is a global leader across discovery and applied scientific research and education. We are committed to the values of curiosity, excellence, impact and integrity. With deep disciplinary knowledge our faculty is uniquely positioned to take a globally leading role in understanding, exploring and shaping our world and humanity, within a truly comprehensive Faculty of Science.