TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN CROP POLLINATION 1. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to develop novel research questions and conduct research in the field of crop pollination by wild and managed insects. The applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English, have a current driver’s license and a PhD in ecology, entomology, zoology or related area. Candidates with a strong background in the design and implementation of landscape level field studies and well developed statistical skills (e.g. R software) will be highly regarded. Candidates will be required to undertake extensive travel for field work across a range of horticultural crops in the north and eastern parts of Australia, often in remote areas. An interest in working alongside industry and the capacity to work both work independently and as part of a team are desirable qualities. Candidates will be expected to disseminate research results to industry and the broader scientific community and publish research results in international peer reviewed journals.
LOCATION: Armidale, N.S.W. Australia CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2016 or until filled. SALARY: LEVEL B STEP 6 ($AUD 91,900 per annum) CONTRACT: FIXED TERM FOR 2 YEARS To apply, please send your CV, a 1pg cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and contact details for three referees to Romina Rader by email ([email protected]) 2. RESEARCH TECHNICIAN/ASSISTANT LEVEL HEO 5.5 We are looking for a motivated research assistant to provide technical assistance to our research projects in the field of crop pollination by wild and managed insects. Duties will include conducting field and lab work on insect pollinators in horticultural crops across Australia. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental science or equivalent, have excellent organizational and time management skills and a current driver's license. Experience with large scale field studies, data entry and processing, spreadsheet management and/or statistical analyses will be highly regarded. In addition, experience with insect identification, plant sampling and identification would be advantageous. The technician will also be expected to participate in lab meetings and training workshops as necessary. LOCATION: Armidale, N.S.W. Australia CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2016 or until filled. SALARY: LEVEL HEO 5.5 ($AUD 73,268 per annum) CONTRACT: FIXED TERM FOR 2 YEARS To apply, please send your CV, a 1pg cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and contact details for three referees to Romina Rader by email ([email protected])
