Full time continuing position. Located on the Camperdown Campus, Camden Campus or Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture in Narrabri (NSW) in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney.Exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Pasture Production to join the Faculty of Science.Base Salary (Level B or C) $122,830 - $173,492 p.a + 17% superannuation.About the opportunityTheSchool of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)at The University of Sydney is seeking to appoint aLecturer / Senior Lecturer of Pasture Production. The University has significant disciplinary strength in agriculture including plant production & breeding, digital agriculture, agricultural robotics, soil science, animal production, and hydrology.The successful applicant will bring knowledge of pasture production, agronomy, utilisation, and management. They will have a track record of success in teaching, research, and publications commensurate with an early/mid-career agricultural scientist. The successful applicant will have research interests that complement and/or enrich the existing strengths of the School and will contribute to current research programs and initiate internationally-leading research programs.SOLES has a program of undergraduate teaching in agriculture, and the successful applicant will contribute to this teaching program through subjects in plant and animal production at multiple campuses, in addition to being actively involved in postgraduate training. The successful applicant will also participate in management and administration and should demonstrate a strong commitment to the promotion of teaching and learning.About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. We are looking for aLecturer/Senior Lecturer of Pasture Productionwho has:a PhD in pasture agronomy or a related disciplineknowledge and experience gained at postdoctoral level in pasture management for livestock production, with a track record of quality research publicationsexperience in developing and using spatial models, proximal/remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and/or other digital technologies for pasture productiontrack record of funding and experience in successful collaborative projectsthe ability to lead an independent research program and be an enthusiastic team membera willingness to promote SOLES and inter-Faculty activities through research and training programsthe ability to outline a vision for how your planned research would complement the existing strengths of the Schoolthe ability to develop, coordinate, and provide specialist, research-led teaching on pasture productionexperience of successful supervision of honours and higher degree research students is desirableexcellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication and time management skillsdemonstrated understanding of relevant work health and safety and biosecurity issuesa valid driver's licencea Q fever vaccination may be required prior to starting in the roleTo keep our community safe, please be aware of ourCOVID safety precautionswhich form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take necessary steps, including termination of your employment.EEO statementAt the University of Sydney, our shared values aretrust, accountability and excellence. We strive to create a University community that thrives through diversity. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer.Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .#J-18808-Ljbffr