Description:
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Full time, fixed term until 31st July 2025. Located on the Eveleigh Campus at the Biomedical Building (C81)
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Opportunity to work in a strong research team of scientists to understand the plant-soil nexus to maximise soil organic carbon sequestration
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Base Salary Level A $83,454 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is currently seeking a Research Associate to support the Soil Science Challenge Project entitled "A soil-plant nexus to maximise organic carbon sequestration in the soil".
The broad aim of the project is to understand the plant-soil nexus and the interactive roles of plant rhizodeposits and soil mineralogy in maximising soil carbon sequestration. The appointee will carry out a range of chemical analyses including of microbial biomass, biomarkers of necromass, and stable isotope composition. Analyses will involve a range of different instrumental platforms and as such it is expected the chosen candidate will have experience with one or more of: soil analyses, GC-MS, LC-MS.
The ultimate aim is to directly understand for the first time the combined and interactive roles of plants, microbes and mineralogy in OM stabilisation in the soil.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
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work with a specialised research team, reporting to Professor Balwant Singh
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carry out various laboratory experiments, analyse experimental data and prepare manuscripts and reports for peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
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provide mentoring and guidance to students when required.
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) brings together researchers in the life, earth, and environmental sciences to improve teaching and build new infrastructure to support and enhance capacity in research and teaching.
To learn more about the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES), click here.
About you
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an honours degree in soil science, ecology, microbiology or a related field with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the earlier mentioned duties and responsibilities
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demonstrated experience in the analysis of plant metabolites
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experience with gas chromatology - mass spectrometry analysis techniques are highly desirable
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ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively with a research team.
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
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.
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