Postdoc: Digital Innovation for Northern Beef Systems

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) invites applications for a CERC Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Innovation for Northern Beef Systems. Based in Darwin (with Brisbane as alternative), you will investigate how emerging on-farm sensor technologies, particularly virtual fencing, can support precise livestock and landscape management.

Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will analyse field data, assess productivity and ecological value, and publish findings

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Livestock Science, Rangeland Science, Agricultural Science, or related field; ≤3 years post-PhD experience.
• Experience with on-farm sensors or technologies for agricultural research.
• Theoretical knowledge of vegetation or pasture assessment.
• Experience managing and using data pipelines for integration and interpretation.
• Strong written and oral communication; capable of presenting at conferences.
• Peer-reviewed publications or equivalent contributions.

Responsibilities

• Record, manage and analyse data relevant to northern livestock systems.
• Explore indicators of systems performance beyond productivity.
• Assess the management and ecological value of virtual fencing.
• Identify constraints and risks in northern livestock systems for management insights.
• Carry out innovative research leading to scientific outcomes.

Skills

On-farm sensors

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Publish research

Education

PhD in Livestock Science / Rangeland Science / Agricultural Science

Tools

Data pipelines

Job description

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) invites applications for a CERC Postdoctoral Fellow in Digital Innovation for Northern Beef Systems. Based in Darwin (with Brisbane as alternative), you will investigate how emerging on-farm sensor technologies, particularly virtual fencing, can support precise livestock and landscape management.

Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will analyse field data, assess productivity and ecological value, and publish findings