La Trobe University - Centre for AgriBioscience

Professor Soil Science

Provide leadership and foster excellence in research and research training within La Trobe University and AgriBio.

La Trobe University has set an exciting new vision for its future, as outlined in its Strategic Plan, Future Ready 2013 - 2017. Already known for excellence and innovation in its teaching and research, La Trobe is enthusiastic about making a difference and is focusing its research on the big issues of our time. The University's further success in this quest will be driven by the excellence of its current staff and its recruitment of outstanding new teachers, researchers, leaders and professional support staff.

AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience, is a $A288 million joint initiative of the Government of Victoria, through the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), and La Trobe University (La Trobe). AgriBio is Australia's premier Agribioscience facility, with a key emphasis on supporting and protecting Victoria's A$11.6 billion agricultural sector by focussing on cutting-edge research to improve productivity, fight disease and reduce environmental impact (http://www.agribio.com.au/).

This position will also have access to facilities within the new $100 million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS). LIMS has further established La Trobe University as an international research leader in the fields of molecular science, biotechnology and nanotechnology.

In Soil Science we are seeking a specialist in one of the following areas: Soil Science and Sustainability; Soil Chemistry, Biology and Plant-Soil Interactions; or Soil Carbon Sequestration (emerging (bio)technologies to enhance carbon capture and nutrient uptake).

The successful candidate will possess:

• Distinguished record of original, innovative and internationally recognised research, with evidence of its impact and significance.
• Outstanding record of publications, including papers in top-tier and high-impact journals in the relevant discipline area.
• A significant record of achievement in attracting research grant funding and other research funding
• Relevant doctoral qualification, together with substantial research experience.
• Demonstrated high level leadership and management skills, including leadership of research teams or projects, financial management of grants for research projects, supervising, mentoring and fostering the research activities of others and contributing effectively at school, faculty and/or university levels.
• Evidence of an international reputation in the appointee's professional field, and demonstrated significant national and international influence on their profession

Please direct your confidential enquiries to Professor Terry Spithill P: 61- (03) 9032 7428, E: T.Spithill@latrobe.edu.au

For further enquiries on how to apply for this role, please contact Lauren Brewerton, Recruitment Team Leader on 03 9479 6793. E: l.brewerton@latrobe.edu.au

Closing date: 31^st May, 2013

Please address Key Selection Criteria and attach these with your application.

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