Job no:520158
Work type:Full Time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Science
* Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
* Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment is committed to high impact research and quality teaching. It spans three broad disciplines: Agricultural and Resource Economics; Agricultural Science, Technology and Engineering; and Environmental Science. The School is recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join its well-established livestock science group.
About the opportunity
* Develop and deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and excellence in supervision of research students
* Develop research collaborations, and apply for funding, within the broad area of the adaptation of livestock systems to a changing environment
* Build and maintain a strong working relationship with producers, agri-industry groups, national and international collaborators
About you
* Hold a PhD in animal science or a related relevant discipline
* Have a sound knowledge and understanding of the ruminant microbiome, genetic strategies to improve livestock resilience, biology of livestock adaptation and a demonstrated conceptual knowledge of ruminant production system.
* Have a commitment to high-quality teaching with a willingness to develop curriculum and a commitment to continuous improvement and enhancement of student experience
* Have experience with designing and leading field studies within both intensive and extensive sheep and cattle production systems
* Possess an excellent track record of original research and/or industry impact in agriculture relevant to the position, including high-quality publications as lead author
* Have a strong track record of successful supervision or co-supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD student research projects/dissertations.
Note: A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.
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