Associate Professor (Agriculture and Environment)

The University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking an Associate Professor in Agriculture and Environment located in Crawley. The role involves designing innovative courses, supervising various student research projects, and initiating research collaborations. The ideal candidate must have a PhD in a related field and extensive experience in soil-plant-atmosphere interactions. Join a top institution dedicated to inclusion and diversity while contributing to significant research in agriculture and environmental sciences.

Qualifications

• PhD or higher qualifications relevant to the discipline.
• Extensive experience with soil-plant-atmosphere interactions.
• Evidence of commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative teaching and unit coordination.
• Supervise research projects of students at various levels.
• Initiate cross-disciplinary research initiatives.
• Contribute to governance and collegial life within the School.

Skills

Investigating soil-plant-atmosphere interactions

Commitment to world-class teaching

Mentoring skills

Education

PhD in relevant academic field

Job description

Associate Professor (Agriculture and Environment)

The University of Western Australia – Crawley WA

1d ago , from University of Western Australia

Job no: 522160
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Science

UWA School of Agriculture and Environment

• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level D, $173,024 – $190,355 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA School of Agriculture and Environment is located in one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. Surrounded by a wealth of agricultural, natural and mining resources, our location allows us to produce innovative research with worldwide application. We are ranked 1st in Australia and 9th in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2024); 1st in Australia for Soil Sciences (The Australian’s 2025 Research magazine); and 3rd in Australia and 44th in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2024).

Opportunity

• Design and implement world‑class innovative teaching, unit coordination, specialising in topics relevant to the discipline at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Direct and supervise Undergraduates, Honours, Masters, PhD students and their research projects.
• Create and be an active member of a research team and initiate cross‑disciplinary research initiatives in local, national and international arenas.
• Continuous contribution to the governance and collegial life within the School, across the University and more broadly outside the institution.

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline.
• Extensive experience with investigating soil‑plant‑atmosphere interactions in natural and cultivated areas.
• Evidence of a commitment to world‑class teaching and mentoring in the relevant discipline.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Matthias Leopold at ***************@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 16 December 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Learn more about us.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at ******@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.