Principal Research Scientist - Digital Agronomy - [Archived Advertisement]

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The Opportunity

• Lead the delivery of digital and data driven decision making across the agricultural industry 
• Bring your expertise in farming systems science 
• Join CSIRO Agriculture and Food and make a difference!

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is one of the world’s largest and most successful publicly funded research and development organisations that delivers world-class science and outcome-focused research that generates economic, environmental, and social benefits for Australia in a global context.

Agriculture and Food (A&F) is CSIRO’s largest research business unit (BU).  We apply world class multidisciplinary science, technology and facilities, IP and global networks across the value chain to create healthier, trusted, safer and more sustainable food and fibre for the future. 

CSIRO is seeking a senior scientist to lead innovation that delivers the benefits of digital and data driven decision making to the agricultural industry.  The Principal Research Scientist Digital Agronomy will lead scientific and translational activities ranging from fundamental research to the investigation of specific industry or community problems. This role will connect across CSIRO and with industry to build collaborative activities that develop new science and technology.

Your duties will include:

• Define and articulate the science strategy of digital technology related to building resilient farming systems 
• Catalyse science thinking by aligning a multi-disciplinary network to expand initial exploration of the digital technology in agriculture 
• Build appropriate science capability within CSIRO and with key partners applicable to crop and pasture modelling, earth observation, machine learning and agricultural decision support systems. 
• Set project goals within the Business Unit’s research direction and manage the delivery of project outcomes.
• Be recognised as a national authority in an area of expertise and typically possess knowledge across a range of scientific disciplines. 
• Identify trends in research and development to inform portfolio analysis and influence the Business Unit’s research directions. 
• Communicate research results to clients and the scientific community through oral and written reports, which may include the preparation of documents for patent.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary, research team to carry out tasks in support of CSIRO’s scientific objectives.
• Other duties as directed.

Locations: Brisbane, Canberra, Perth or Adelaide. 
Salary: AU$141,949 – AU$157,055  plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 3 years
Reference: 85446

To be considered you will need:

Selection Criteria
Essential

• A PhD (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and research experience) in a relevant field relating to digital agriculture.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake original, creative and innovative research by generating and pursuing novel ideas and solutions to scientific research problems.
• A demonstrated publication history of authorship on scientific papers in peer reviewed journals and/or reports, grant applications or inventorship on patent applications.
• Established reputation and credibility in leading relevant science and/or impact domain with evidence of effective world-class science, research and/or innovation leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, empower and develop world class talent and to promote wellbeing, safety and foster creativity in multidisciplinary teams of up to 20 staff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead individual and groups of projects of scale and/or complexity and manage financial and project performance.

Desirable

• Direct experience commercialising research outcomes. 
• Direct experience in development of productive and profitable dryland cropping systems.

For full details about this role please view the Position Description

Eligibility

To be eligible to work in CSIRO you must be an Australian/ New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa (sponsorship may be provided to eligible candidates).
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

Wednesday 24th August 2022, 11:00 pm AEST