澳大利亚昆士兰大学博士后职位—作物生长的近端传感

澳大利亚昆士兰大学博士后职位—作物生长的近端传感

Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Proximal Sensing Of Crop Growth’

University Of Queensland

Description

School of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Academic Level A

Full-Time, Fixed-term Position for up to 2 years

Closing Date: 25 August 2022 (R-14769)

About This Opportunity

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will undertake research activities in the GRDC-UQ INVITA externally-funded project, under supervision and with input from other UQ, CSIRO and Wageningen University team members.

In this role, your main research task will be to oversee development of statistical and machine-learning analysis methods to interpret the value of high throughput phenotyping data using combinations of observed data and simulations built from these datasets. Methods applied in this work include the use of hyperspectral and image data collected or simulated at multiple scales.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research

Working with colleagues and postgraduates in field trials at Gatton and other sites and in using hyperspectral, weather and observed experiment data as well as computer simulations of crop growth and spectral reflectance and analyses to contribute to outcomes to improve high- throughput phenotyping applications in INVITA

Participate in applications for external research funding.

Prepare research publications and progress reports and participate in regular meetings to discuss project objectives, methodology and outcomes.

Teaching and Learning

Contribute to supervision of Higher Degree by Research students in the project.

Contribution to teaching and tutoring in relevant courses

Service and Engagement

Link with the agricultural research community and wider industry, government departments, professional bodies and the community.

Perform a range of administrative functions for the project, including contributing to preparation of milestone reports to GRDC

Contribute to activities that benefit the organisational unit, including participation in decision-making and serving on internal committees.

Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.

Other

Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy  relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:

the University's Code of Conduct

requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School

the adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance  with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures

requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University

This role is subject to The University's Code of Conduct.

About You

PhD in field crop agronomy, physiology or crop sensing.

Demonstrated abilities in applying analytical methods in machine learning to the interpretation of hyperspectral reflectance data collected in field trials of crops, applying knowledge in one or more of the above disciplines.

Demonstrated skills in statistical programming languages (R, Python) and experience in the use of statistical and crop simulation models and the applications of these in analyses of large datasets.

Track record of publication of research findings in peer reviewed journals and conferences.

An ability to establish effective relationships to represent and promote the research area at a university and wider community level, including industry, government and professional bodies.

Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from a multidisciplinary  background.

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed-term position through for up to 2 years at Academic Level A.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $72,144.35 to $96,530.67 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $84,408.89 to $112,940.88 per annum.

For further information about UQ's benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 - 2021.

Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Professor Scott Chapman at scott.chapman@uq.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Cover letter addressing the ‘About You' section

Resume

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume', which is step one of the application form.

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted.

Other Information

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Background Checks

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au.

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