- Located on the Camden Campus at the University of Sydney in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
- Full time, 2-year fixed term position
- Base Salary $105,314- $116,679 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) at The University of Sydney has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Feike Dijkstra’s research team focusing on plant-soil interactions affecting carbon and nutrient cycling. The successful applicant will take a leading role in the Discovery Project “Root effects on soil organic matter: a double-edged sword” funded by the Australian Research Council. The project will use state-of-the art computer models that incorporate the latest frameworks on soil organic matter interacting with plant roots. Research will lead to an improved capacity to predict soil organic matter dynamics in grassland ecosystems affected by drought. The role presents an opportunity to collaborate with leading partners in our research including Claudia Keitel, Federico Maggi and Francesca Cotrufo.
You will be responsible for:
- Modification, parameterization, calibration, and validation of mechanistic models to simulate soil organic matter dynamics in grasslands affected by drought
- presenting project updates, overviews, and formal presentations of research activities
- preparation of peer-review papers, as a lead or co-author
- providing appropriate mentoring to relevant staff and students on the projects
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biogeochemical Modelling who has:
- a PhD or near completion in biogeochemistry, soil science, environmental science, or a related discipline
- a developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research in carbon/nutrient cycling in terrestrial systems
- experience in using mechanistic models, and preferably with coding experience
- excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication and time management skills
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
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