Lecturer in Geography
University of Western Australia
Australia

UWA School of Agriculture and Environment

• UWA has a proud history of industry engagement in the development and release of improved crop and pasture varieties. There is an opportunity to provide leadership in genetics and breeding teaching and research at UWA.
• Level B-C, full-time and tenurable appointment
• Base salary range (Level B): $108,509 p.a. - $128,404 p.a. plus 17% superannuation
• Base salary range (Level C): $132,381 p.a. - $152,279 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, and supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment is a School with a commitment to quality teaching and high impact research . It spans the broad disciplines of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science and Geography and Planning.

The School is surrounded by a wealth of agricultural, natural and mining resources. Our teaching and research benefit from a network of national and international collaborators, and we have a strong track record in PhD supervision and external research grant success. Teaching and Research is translated into practice and policy through our strong industry and government links in areas related to agricultural and environmental management, and regional development. The School is a major partner in the UWA Institute of Agriculture. UWA has a proud history of industry engagement in the development and release of improved crop and pasture varieties and currently has strong industry engagement in canola breeding through NPZ and annual pasture legume breeding through DLF Seeds.

About the opportunity

In this position you will undertake independent teaching and research in the areas of quantitative genetics, crop/pasture molecular genetics and crop/pasture breeding. Key responsibilities will include teaching at Undergraduate and Masters level, supervising Honours, Masters and PhD research students, and developing collaborations with researchers within and outside the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment and in industry.        

You will also be expected to lead new initiatives in teaching, assemble research teams to attract funding from national/international funding agencies, engage with industry, publish high quality papers in leading journals,  and actively contribute to governance and collegial life within the School, across the University and outside the University.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

Level B

• A PhD qualification relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to the discipline
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative genetics, molecular breeding, and genomics that can be applied to pre-breeding or breeding of crops and/or pastures
• Experience in one or more of the following: biometry, statistical principles of experimental designs, ‘big data’, bioinformatics, or field-based high-throughput phenotyping
• Have a good track record in delivering high quality teaching in the relevant discipline with a commitment to mentoring and developing innovative student-centred curricula and contributing to inclusive student learning experiences
• Extensive experience in applied and basic research, including a good understanding of broadacre agricultural systems in temperate climates
• Evidence of original research initiatives (e.g., research funding applications and awards) and peer-reviewed publications in leading journals in relevant disciplines, achievement relative to opportunity
• Have a substantiated collegial attitude and evidence of effective teamwork, leadership and mentoring skills with diverse groups of colleagues
• Demonstrated experience in supervision or co-supervision of postgraduate students in research projects/dissertations
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, particularly in liaison with university colleagues, and/or government or industry as relevant       

Level C

• A PhD qualification relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to the discipline
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative genetics, molecular breeding, and genomics that can be applied to pre-breeding or breeding of crops and/or pastures
• Experience in one or more of the following: biometry, statistical principles of experimental designs, ‘big data’, bioinformatics, or field-based high-throughput phenotyping
• Demonstrated evidence of a strong track record of high-quality teaching in the relevant discipline with a commitment to mentoring and developing innovative student-centred curricula and contribution to inclusive student learning experiences
• Substantial extensive experience in applied and basic research, including a good understanding of broadacre agricultural systems in temperate climates
• Evidence of leadership in original research initiatives (e.g., research funding applications and awards) and peer-reviewed publications in leading journals in relevant disciplines, achievement relative to opportunity
• Have a substantiated collegial attitude and evidence of effective teamwork, leadership, and mentoring skills with diverse groups of colleagues
• Demonstrated evidence of strong track record in the supervision, including as lead supervisor, of postgraduate students in research projects/dissertations
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, particularly in liaison with university colleagues, and/or government or industry as relevant

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Lecturer Senior Lecturer (Genetics and Breeding) (515132).pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 29 August 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Matthias Leopold at matthias.leopold@uwa.edu.au

This position is open to international applicants.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

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