Senior Research Agronomist - Farming Systems Innovation

Primary Industries; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

DPI is seeking a Principal Research Agronomist to provide strategic leadership for the Farming Systems Innovation team and to implement a portfolio of RD&E projects driving productive, profitable and sustainable grain farming systems across Queensland.

You will lead field-based research, manage budgets, develop collaborations with government and industry partners, and communicate outcomes to funders and stakeholders to deliver impact for Queensland and Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agricultural Science, Applied Science, Rural science or equivalent from a recognised University.
• A PhD in farming systems, plant physiology or a similar discipline, with seven+ years of progressive research experience is highly desirable.
• C class driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Farming Systems Innovation team and oversee a portfolio of RD&E projects.
• Develop and lead a portfolio of RD&E projects delivering new insights to growers, agronomists and industry across Queensland.
• Conduct farming system research, development, and extension to address climate variability and system constraints.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government bodies, industry organisations and stakeholders.
• Lead project development, planning, budgeting, and milestone reporting; manage multi-million-dollar budgets and adapt as required.
• Communicate effectively to staff, managers, clients, stakeholders and funders to achieve outcomes.
• Allocate resources efficiently and manage a dispersed multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Farming systems

Plant physiology

Ag-Tech integration

Field experimentation

Robotics

Drones

Satellite data

Data analysis

Grant funding

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science / Applied Science / Rural science

PhD in farming systems or plant physiology

Job description

DPI is seeking a Principal Research Agronomist to provide strategic leadership for the Farming Systems Innovation team and to implement a portfolio of RD&E projects driving productive, profitable and sustainable grain farming systems across Queensland.

You will lead field-based research, manage budgets, develop collaborations with government and industry partners, and communicate outcomes to funders and stakeholders to deliver impact for Queensland and Australia.