UWA: Lecturer (Livestock Science)

Job no: 520158
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Science

Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment is committed to high impact research and quality teaching. It spans three broad disciplines: Agricultural and Resource Economics; Agricultural Science, Technology and Engineering; and Environmental Science. The School is recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join its well-established livestock science group.

About the opportunity

Develop and deliver high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and excellence in supervision of research students
Develop research collaborations, and apply for funding, within the broad area of the adaptation of livestock systems to a changing environment
Build and maintain a strong working relationship with producers, agri-industry groups, national and international collaborators

About you

Hold a PhD in animal science or a related relevant discipline
Have a sound knowledge and understanding of the ruminant microbiome, genetic strategies to improve livestock resilience, biology of livestock adaptation and a demonstrated conceptual knowledge of ruminant production system.
Have a commitment to high-quality teaching with a willingness to develop curriculum and a commitment to continuous improvement and enhancement of student experience
Have experience with designing and leading field studies within both intensive and extensive sheep and cattle production systems
Possess an excellent track record of original research and/or industry impact in agriculture relevant to the position, including high-quality publications as lead author
Have a strong track record of successful supervision or co-supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD student research projects/dissertations.

Note: A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

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