- Develop a program of work which generates positive impact to industry, biodiversity, local built environments and cultural practices.
- Develop a program of research with unique and high-value outputs with respect to growth and production of selected crops, within protected/unprotected environments.
- Make a distinguished contribution to the development, implementation and promotion of research effort, including publication in leading world class journals.
- Continuing, Full Time
- Level E - AUD$193,758 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
- Wagga Wagga
- A doctoral qualification, relevant to the discipline.
- A distinguished record of academic achievement of national and/or international standing through distinguished contributions, including academic leadership, production of research and creative works above world class level in the field of Plant Science / Horticulture.
- Significant experience in, and comprehensive knowledge of the Plant Science / Horticulture field and can demonstrate being recognised as a leading authority at a national and international level evidenced by appropriately trending publication and citation rates and other discipline-specific metrics.
- Track record sourcing significant external funding, including large-multiyear grants, to build and maintain a long-term research program (including funding to support post-doctoral staff and students). Career evidence of external grant capture must be significant.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and building people capability; especially integrating into a large and diverse research institute which is internationally relevant.
- Demonstrated success in identifying, building and maintaining strong partnerships, networks and relationships to achieve professional and team objectives.
Professor of Plant Science - Wagga Wagga, Australia - Charles Sturt University
Description
Professor of Plant Science / Horticulture
Reference no: 496483
Work type: Continuing - Full Time
Location: Wagga Wagga
Categories: Research, Academic - Leadership
The Role
You will have an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to securing funding and be able to foster collaborative research partnerships with the Gulbali Institute's strong network of partners in Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
You will generate high quality research outputs, transfer knowledge to industry and generate new marketable products and approaches nationally and internationally.
You will play a vital role in raising grant income, recruiting and graduating PhD students, securing research grants, and fostering international collaborations to enhance the university's reputation in this discipline.
You will collaborate closely with government and industry partners to identify research priorities and design and implement research to address key priorities.
To be successful you will have:
Application Requirements
Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description.