Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Research Field: Agricultural sciences, Biological sciences, Physics, Chemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Australia
Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: To be defined
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description(Level A) $98,574 – $105,611 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation. Continuing position Are you passionate about shaping the future of Food Science?
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine invites an enthusiastic and driven emerging academic to join our dynamic and innovative team. This rare continuing teaching and research role offers the chance to inspire and equip the next generation of learners with the skills and knowledge to thrive in industry and society.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of research-informed undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Food Science & Technology, and Food and Nutrition Science, respectively, while building your research profile alongside world-class researchers. With access to exceptional infrastructure and resources at the Waite campus, you will also have the opportunity to engage meaningfully with industry and government, delivering real-world impact.
We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Food Science or a closely related discipline, who brings experience in teaching at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels and a passion for innovative course design. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in high-quality teaching activities, including assessment, marking, and pastoral care, while fostering excellent educational outcomes with independence and creativity. A proven record of accomplishment in food science research or a related field, reflected in peer-reviewed publications, trade journals, patents, or equivalent, is essential.
As part of our vibrant academic community, you will contribute to the Faculty's teaching and research excellence and engage with national and international networks to enhance the University's profile. You will play a pivotal role in advancing the School's mission to make a positive difference in Food Science for future generations.
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, part of the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Technology, is a global hub of scientific research and education. Based at the Waite campus, we boast excellent facilities, fostering groundbreaking work that transforms industries and society.
If you are a dynamic and forward-thinking individual eager to make a meaningful impact, we welcome you to apply.
To be successful at Level A you will need to address the below criteria as well as additional desirable criteria found in the attached Role Statement document: A PhD in food science or a closely related discipline.Experience in teaching at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, with an ability to contribute to course development.Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality teaching-related activities including assessment, marking, pastoral care.Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision to deliver excellent educational outcomes, including demonstrated capacity to relate to students from a variety of backgrounds.A record of accomplishment relative to opportunity in food science research or related field evidenced by papers in peer-reviewed journals, and trade journals, patents or equivalent.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate research results to diverse audiences including academic, industry, the broader community including in an international setting.Strong organisational, time management, intercultural and interpersonal skills.Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.Enjoy an outstanding career environment The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
Click on the link below to view the position description and to apply for this position:
Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description.
***Applications close Friday 31st January 2025, 11.55pm***
For further information For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
A/Professor Beth Loveys
Deputy Head of School, Agriculture, Food & Wine
P: +61 (8) 83131109
E: ******
You'll find a full role statement and selection criteria below:(If no links appear, try viewing on another device) The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
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