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Farming Systems Modeller
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The role of Research Scientist/Engineer staff is to conduct innovative research leading to scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO’s strategies. The Research Scientist/Engineer may be engaged in scientific activity ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or community problems.
The Systems Program of CSIRO Agriculture works in partnership with rural industries, communities, and governments to deliver improvements in agricultural productivity and profitability whilst minimising environmental damage.
The core of the Program’s science lies in better understanding and managing soil-plant interactions that underpin productive, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. We operate within and across scales; from plants to paddocks, integration of whole farm systems along with landscape management.
We seek to appoint a Research Scientist to the Systems program who will work closely with leading farming systems and digital agricultural scientists in CSIRO Agriculture and Food to solve complex problems related to abiotic stress and production in oilseed, cereal and legume crops.
The position requires an individual with extensive skills in crop simulation modelling with a strong interest in crops, pastures and agriculture generally.
Location: Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, or Brisbane
Salary: AU$105,806- AU$114,500 per annum + 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 90402
Essential
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.
Desirable Criteria:
For full details about this role please view the Position Description.
Applications for this position are open to all candidates.
Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
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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.
Monday 9th January 11:00 pm AEDT