• Are you a research scientist with a passion for soil physics?
• Use your skills to conduct innovative research in Australian agricultural systems
• Join CSIRO – Australia’s premier science & technology research organisation

The Position

CSIRO’s Agriculture and Food is seeking to appoint a research scientist in soil physics working within the 'Sustaining Agricultural Soils and Landscapes' Program as well as with other groups within CSIRO.

You as the successful applicant will have established research expertise in soil physics with specialisation in areas such as: the transport of water, solutes, gas and energy in the soil; measurement and management of soil physical structure; management of soil water, and the interaction between soil and plants.

You will conduct innovative research leading to substantive scientific achievements that are aligned with CSIRO's strategies

Your duties/responsibilities will include:

• Conduct novel and innovative scientific research with practical application.
• Produce high quality scientific papers suitable for publication in quality journals and for presentation at national and international conferences.

Location:      Canberra ACT
Salary:          $95K - $103K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Specified term of 4 years
Reference:    56044

To be successful you will need:

1. Demonstrated research expertise in soil physics.
2. Demonstrated expertise in the numerical modelling of water, solutes, gas and/or energy in soil.
3. Demonstrated experience in the measurement and monitoring of soil physical properties and process in the laboratory and in the field.
4. The ability to work effectively as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and foster an environment in which there is a high level of co-operation within and between teams.
5. A record of science innovation and creativity.

Before you apply please view the full position description and selection criteria here:  Position description

Who we are: The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

CSIRO Agriculture and Food will be the catalyst for transforming productivity, profitability and sustainability in Australia's food and fibre industries and a leader addressing the global response to food and nutritional security for the world's growing population.

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.  

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Find out more Balance

How to Apply:  If you wish to apply for this position, please load one document which incorporates your address to the selection criteria, a cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and your CV (Maximum 5000Kilobytes) via our website at https://jobs.csiro.au/.

Applications Close:  11:59pm AEDT, Thursday 22 March 2018