Research Fellow in Crop Pollination and Apiculture
Location: Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University
Eligibility: Internal Applicants Only. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.
Position Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Position
Salary: $139,458 to $164,559 p.a. Inclusive of Superannuation + Leave Loading
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about bees and their crucial role in our ecosystem? Western’s Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) is seeking an experienced Research Fellow in Crop Pollination and Apiculture to join their team!
As a Research Fellow in Crop Pollination and Apiculture, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative current research projects aimed at enhancing agriculture and crop pollination as well as providing HDR supervision and teaching expertise in these areas. In particular, the Research Fellow will initially play a major role in conducting original research and delivering milestone objectives for three current projects funded by Hort Frontiers, focussing respectively on:
- developing stingless bees as crop pollinators,
- assessing pollination-dependence in key crops and cultivars, and
- assessing the effects of bumble bees as invasive pollinators in Tasmania.
Your role will involve developing new methods for managing bee hives more effectively for use in crop pollination services, conducting experiments, assessing the pollination-dependence of key crops, and assessing the influence of invasive bumblebees in Tasmanian ecosystems. Additionally, you will collaborate with other senior members of the HIE Pollination Team in strategic planning and logistical oversight of the Pollination Team activities, ensuring the success of our research programs. In the medium term you will play a role in leading the development of new research and allied activities in apiculture and crop pollination.
The Research Fellow will liaise with external collaborators and end-users (growers and beekeepers) to communicate research findings at regular meetings and to develop research ideas. The research work will also be communicated at scientific meetings and published in high-impact international journals. A tailored career mentoring plan will be developed and will include opportunities to contribute to teaching and supervising Masters and PhD students as well as leadership and engagement.
For information about The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, please visit our webpage.
This is a full-time ongoing position based at Hawkesbury, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. Please review the position description for further information.
About You
You are a passionate researcher with a PhD in a field related to bees and pollination, with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in insect pollination and managing and manipulation social bee hives, including honey bees. You’re skilled in using automated tracking technologies like radio tracking or RFID tags to study bee behaviour and proficient in statistical platforms and data management. You have a demonstrated track record and ability to write papers for internationally recognised scientific journals. You communicate effectively, working well both independently and in teams. Additionally, you have a proven track record in developing, leading and securing research grants in apiculture and crop pollination.
If you are ready to bring your skills and passion to a dynamic team focused on ground breaking research in crop pollination and apiculture, we would love to hear from you!
Remuneration Package: Academic Level B $139,458 to $164,559 p.a. (comprising Salary of $117,844 to $139,151 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Position Enquiries: Please direct enquiries about the role to Professor James Cook via email at james.cook@westernsydney.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au
Closing Date: 8:30pm, Tuesday 15 October 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
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