Research Assistant
Locations: Gatton Campus, St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43970
School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
Full-time fixed-term position with immediate start through to end of 2025
Base salary will be in the range $64,963.44 - $71,505.71 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 3)
Based at Gatton Campus with occasional travel to St Lucia when required
About This Opportunity
This position provides a range of technical and specialist skills and services, which support the work of the Research Team on various projects related to breeding, physiology and agronomy of rice.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Technical capabilities in the conduct of scientifically sound data collection procedures.
- Contribute to the safe and efficient operations of research equipment, infrastructure, methodologies and protocols.
- Foundational knowledge of management of glasshouse and field experiments.
- Experience using plant physiology equipment and methodologies.
- Assist in the development of research documentation and administrative processes.
- Prepare basic graphs and figures for presentations and manuscripts.
- Provide general research support, including ordering and maintaining consumables.
- Actively participate in research group meetings.
About UQ’s Gatton Campus
Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- Free parking and intercampus bus.
- On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
- 17% superannuation contributions.
- 17.5% annual leave loading.
- UQ Study for Staff.
- 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services.
- Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility.
- Volunteer in our community garden.
About You
- Completion of a Year Twelve or Diploma qualification, or a Certificate IV with relevant work experience; or Completion of a post-trades certificate and relevant experience and on the job training; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Foundational knowledge of management of glasshouse and field experiments.
- An understanding of the conduct of scientifically sound data collection procedures.
- Computer and database literacy skills including the Microsoft Office suite.
- High level inter-personal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Commitment to excellence and an ability to work diligently with a high level of accuracy.
- Knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety.
Work Rights
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Jaquie Mitchell at jaquie.mitchell@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
- Resume.
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close October 30th 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-43970). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for November 7th 2024.
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