Research Support Officer – Soil Atmosphere Anthroposphere Lab

Overview:

• Negotiable Part-time or Full-time (0.6 -1 FTE), Fixed Term position for 2 years

• Salary HEW 3 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

• Opportunity to travel to Indonesia for project-related activities

If you are looking for varied science work in a high-performing, supportive team environment, with regular travel and opportunities for professional development and you meet the selection criteria below, then we would encourage you to apply for this role.

About You
Soils and climate change are connected. The Soil-Atmosphere-Anthroposphere Lab explores these connections to solve environmental problems in urban, rural and global settings. We are looking for a highly motivated junior scientist to support our research projects in Australia and Indonesia. You will be involved in soil science and micrometeorology field work in Australia and Indonesia, laboratory work including responsibility for soil carbon instrument set up, maintenance, data collection and co-supervision of student researchers and project administration. Research foci include carbon sequestration in regenerative agriculture systems in Australia, and the carbon and water dynamics of peatland restoration in Indonesia and the Australian Alps.

Outstanding communication skills are required to work within our team at RMIT as well as with industry, NGO and government partners. Attention to detail, time management, flexibility, and the ability to meet regular deadlines will be required to succeed in this role. You will often work independently, so the preferred candidate will have experience successfully following detailed instructions as well as the ability to make decisions on routine tasks

To be successful in this position, you’ll meet the following Key Selection Criteria:

• Science background in a relevant area (Bachelors, Honours or Masters degree).

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including competency with a variety of online communication platforms.

• Demonstrated high level organisational skills, time management and self-motivation.

• Experience in the meticulous management of scientific equipment, samples and data.

• Interest and capacity to regularly travel within Australia and overseas, including to remote areas with basic or no facilities.

• Value-driven approach to supporting high impact environmental research.

Qualifications:

Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science discipline area, such as soil science, ecology, environmental science, biology, or chemistry. Australian Drivers Licence.

Preferred: Postgraduate studies such as Honours, Masters or PhD or equivalent science or related project management work experience.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.

About STEM College

The STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM) fields.  We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industry, as never before.

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.

STEM College employs 1,000 staff who deliver onshore and offshore programs to approximately 20,000 students.

We are here to positively impact the world and create the next generation of STEM leaders.

School of Science

The School of Science provides more than 45 bachelor and postgraduate programs to 5,000 students and undertakes world-class research across the disciplines of: 

• biosciences and food technology 

• applied chemistry and environmental science 

• physics 

• mathematical sciences 

• geospatial sciences 

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Samantha Grover via email

Applications close on Sunday 16 April 2023 at 11.59 pm.

Please note, in our team, we currently have an opportunity for:

• Research Fellow (Postdoctoral) – Soil Carbon project at Academic Level A, Fixed Term for 3 years, Negotiable 0.6 – 1 FTE. To find out more about this opportunity, please visit our RMIT Careers page

Applications Close:

16 Apr 2023 11.59 pm

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