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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Soil Health Benchmarking and Biogeochemistry CSIRO in Australia

I am recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in digital soil health benchmarking and biogeochemistry at CSIRO.

Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Soil Science
Biogeochemistry
Carbon Cycling
Nitrogen Cycling

Description

CSIRO, in collaboration with leading Australian universities and industry partners, is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Soil Health Benchmarking. This exciting opportunity is ideal for early career researchers (ECRs) with expertise in soil science, biogeochemistry, agronomy, and data-driven research. The successful candidate will play a central role in developing a Soil Health Framework for Australia, focusing on soil health indicators, benchmarking, and the agronomic drivers of soil health. The project is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation and led by CSIRO, with key partnerships including the University of Sydney, The University of Western Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Viridis Ag, and Eurofins APAL. The research aims to drive innovation in soil health, carbon, and nitrogen cycling, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship. Supervision will be provided by Dr Uta Stockmann and Dr Stirling Roberton, both based at CSIRO. The position is open to international candidates, and those with experience in soil health benchmarking and soil health indicators are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit the official CSIRO job posting. This is a unique opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a national initiative in soil health and environmental science.

Funding

The position is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation and led by CSIRO, with partnership from several Australian universities and industry partners. Specific details on salary or stipend are not provided in the post.

How to apply

Visit the provided CSIRO job link for full position details and application instructions. Prepare your application materials as outlined on the CSIRO careers page. International candidates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD in soil science, biogeochemistry, agronomy, environmental science, or a related field. Experience in soil health benchmarking, soil health indicators, and data-driven research approaches is strongly encouraged. The position is open to international candidates. Strong analytical and communication skills are required.

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