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Principal Research Scientist - Crop Farming Systems
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Role overview:
CSIRO Agriculture and Food develops and delivers science and technology to increase the resilience and sustainability of Australian agricultural systems. Our approach is impact-focussed, working with industry and stakeholders to ensure that we deliver outcomes that build resilient farming systems across a portfolio known as our ‘Resilient Farming Systems Impact Area’. The core of the Impact Area Portfolio’s science lies in a better understanding of the parts, or components, of the system and how each component interacts, interconnects, interrelates, and in some cases influences each other. CSIRO Agriculture and Food are seeking to appoint a Principal Research Scientist (PRS) to lead the area of cotton-centric farming systems science to grow our resilient farming systems impact in cotton-facing systems.
As the Principal Research Scientist – Crop Farming Systems, you will focus on developing the science and go to market strategy for cotton-centric integrated farming systems with a focus on agricultural decision-making including land management that improves farm efficiency and profitability, is future focussed towards sustainable impacts on and off farms and is connected to markets and the supply chain. You will establish yourself as a key contact point at CSIRO’s Myall Vale site, and within the regionally dispersed integrated farming systems science group, for external stakeholders and the wider innovation system.
Location: Narrabri, NSW
Salary: AU$141k - $157k pa plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 85528
Desirable
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Eligibility
To be eligible to work in CSIRO you must be an Australian/ New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa (sponsorship may be provided to eligible candidates).
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.
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Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
22 August 2022, 11:00 pm AEST