Western Sydney University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Agriculture, Drought-Resilient Cropping Systems Western Sydney University in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Academic Level B, 3-year fixed-term postdoctoral position with salary AUD $123,327–$145,625 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Visa sponsorship is available.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
Western Sydney University

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Western Sydney University is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Agriculture, focused on drought-resilient cropping systems and the project Novel Soil Amendments for Drought Resilient Cropping Systems.
The role sits within the School of Science and involves designing and running field and controlled-environment trials at the Australian Cotton Research Institute (Narrabri) or Trangie Agricultural Research Center in New South Wales, Australia. The research will examine soil function, crop productivity, drought resilience, and related field/lab/sensor datasets, with opportunities to publish, engage with industry partners, support grant development, and co-supervise HDR/honours students.
This is an Academic Level B fixed-term appointment for 3 years. Salary is AUD $123,327–$145,625 per annum plus 17% superannuation, and visa sponsorship is available.
Applicants should have a PhD in Agriculture, Plant Science, Soil Science, or a related field, postdoctoral experience in abiotic stress tolerance (ideally drought stress), strong skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scholarly output, and willingness to conduct fieldwork in regional NSW. A current driver's license is also required.
Closing date: 11:59 pm, Sunday, 16 August 2026. Inquiries can be directed to Jay Bose at [email protected], quoting REF1667H.
Funding details
Academic Level B, 3-year fixed-term postdoctoral position with salary AUD $123,327–$145,625 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Visa sponsorship is available.
What's required
PhD in Agriculture, Plant Science, Soil Science, or a related field; postdoctoral research experience in abiotic stress tolerance, ideally drought stress; strong track record in experimental design, data analysis, and scholarly output; willingness to conduct fieldwork in regional New South Wales; current driver's license.
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