Horticulturalist
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Reference No:
BAN 9/12
Position:
Horticulturalist
Type:
Academic
Location:
Burnie
School/Section:
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology
Appointment:
Fixed-Term
Availability:
Internal Only
Closing Date:
Friday, 27 January 2012
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is a joint venture between the University of Tasmania (UTAS) & the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE). TIA conducts and delivers targeted, innovative and responsive agricultural education, research, development and extension.
Applications are invited for appointment to this position, which will be offered on a full-time fixed-term basis for a period of 5 years and will be based within the Vegetable Centre. It is expected that the successful applicant will take up the position in February 2012.
TIAR is seeking a suitably qualified candidate for the position of Horticulturalist to contribute across a wide range of priorities, including new product opportunities, establishment of cropping in new production areas, and value chain analysis for vegetable and allied crops. The position will contribute to the development and maintenance of sustainable and viable vegetable and associated industries through the provision of research, development and extension services.
The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised tertiary institution and at least four years of post graduate experience in delivering research, development and extension in horticultural industries.
The appointment will be at Academic Level B and will have a total remuneration package of up to $107,211 per annum (comprising salary within the range of $77,715 - $91,633 plus 17% superannuation) with the option of an additional 3% salary loading in exchange for 14% instead of 17% superannuation.
For further information about the position please contact Associate Professor Colin Birch on telephone (03) 64304938, fax (03) 64304959 or email colin.birch@utas.edu.au
The following occupational health and safety risk factors have been identified for this position:
Keyboard/Mouse Work, Lifting (minimal), Driving, Sitting (including travelling between campuses) and/or standing for extended periods, Laboratory or Workshop activities, Working in remote locations, Working under pressure, including working to constant deadlines and/or in the resolution of conflict
All potential applicants should take these risk factors into consideration when determining their capacity to undertake the duties of the position.
You may submit your application by post or fax – address and fax numbers are provided on the Final checklist for Applicants in the Job application Package – alternatively you may email your application to Nicole.Brown@utas.edu.au
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