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Research Fellow (A) in Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilisers Adelaide University in Australia
Degree Level
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Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time fixed-term Research Fellow position with salary range AUD 103,962 to 111,384 per annum plus 17% superannuation. The project is multi-party funded with industry partners.
Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Country
Australia
University
University of Adelaide
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Research Fellow (A) – Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilisers at Adelaide University, based in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the Waite Campus in Australia.
This full-time fixed-term research role runs until February 2031 and sits within a collaborative, multi-party funded project with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), The Mosaic Company (USA), and Omnia Specialties Australia. The work focuses on fertiliser chemistry, especially the development of more efficient phosphorus and potassium fertilisers for sustainable agriculture.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team led by Roslyn Baird, Director of the Fertiliser Technology Research Centre (FTRC). Research activities include formulating fertilisers, investigating release kinetics in different soils, studying crop uptake, and examining storage and handling behaviour. The role involves laboratory and glasshouse experimentation, advanced technical methods, data analysis and interpretation, and presenting findings to industry partners and the broader agricultural sector.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or soil chemistry (or equivalent); research experience relevant to phosphorus or potassium fertilisers and/or soil-related compounds; experience with experimental design, statistics, laboratory equipment, collaboration, communication, and supervision. Desired experience includes nanotechnologies, mechanochemical synthesis, and fertiliser behaviour in soils.
Funding: salaried research position at Level A with AUD 103,962–111,384 per annum plus 17% superannuation. This is not a scholarship or studentship.
Application deadline: 11:30pm Thursday 12 November 2026.
How to apply: click the Apply Now button, upload a current CV and cover letter, and address the selection criteria in the online application form. For questions, contact Simone Patterson at [email protected].
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term Research Fellow position with salary range AUD 103,962 to 111,384 per annum plus 17% superannuation. The project is multi-party funded with industry partners.
What's required
A PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or soil chemistry, or equivalent qualifications. Evidence of research relevant to the chemical behaviour of phosphorus or potassium fertilisers and/or soil-related compounds. Experience in laboratory and glasshouse experimental design, statistical analysis and data interpretation, operation of advanced laboratory and technical equipment, collaboration with researchers and industry partners, strong verbal and written communication, ability to present to industry and the wider agricultural sector, ability to supervise support staff and research students, commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and understanding of wellbeing and safety principles related to laboratory chemicals. Desired: experience in nanotechnologies and/or mechanochemical synthesis methods, and fertiliser chemistry and fertiliser behaviour in soils.
How to apply
Click the Apply Now button and upload your current CV and a cover letter. Address the selection criteria in the online application form. For further information, contact Simone Patterson at [email protected].
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