"Research Fellow in Wild Barley Physiology"

Role type: Part-time (0.5 FTE), Fixed term for 30 months
Faculty: Science
Department / School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Salary: Level A - $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super

• Enhance sustainable agriculture
• Apply today to contribute to innovative research in crop efficiency and resilience, fostering sustainable agricultural advancements.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Fellow, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to improving crop nitrogen use efficiency and heat tolerance in barley. You will develop your research expertise, collaborate with industry leaders, and publish groundbreaking findings in high-impact journals. This role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact on sustainable agriculture and engage with a vibrant academic community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Innovative Research: Develop phenotyping and genomic approaches, publish findings, and contribute to high-impact journals.
• Mentor and Supervise: Provide guidance to research students and junior staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Engage and Collaborate: Build partnerships with industry bodies and stakeholders to enhance research impact and foster collaboration.
• Promote University Values: Actively support diversity, inclusion, and ethical standards within the School and Faculty.

You may be a great fit if:
You will be an enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in Plant Physiology, possessing a strong background in cereal crops research and excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative partnerships.

You may also:

• Have experience in wild barley research and cereal crops.
• Possess excellent organisational skills to manage and complete projects efficiently.
• Be adept at preparing research reports and manuscripts for publication.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Hold a valid Victorian Driver's Licence.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

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 – “The 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. Our expertise spans biophysical, social and technical sciences, and we support a large cohort of PhD students across these domains.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Oliver Bukasa at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: 29 December 2025 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-007128 - Research Fellow in Wild Barley Physiology - PD.pdf