Research fellow (Herbicide Technology)

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Description of Duties

The overall aim is to provide solutions to farmers for weed control, particularly those with weeds resistant to herbicides. Key responsibilities are: 1) provide further insight and knowledge on the evolution and inheritance of herbicide resistance in key weeds 2) investigate herbicide mixtures for the management of weed resistance to pre- and post-emergent herbicides, 3) Manage routine testing of herbicide resistance in weeds, 4) actively seek and attract funding for research, 5) supervise honours, masters and/or PhD (HDR) students

Required are: 1) PhD in weed science or agronomy/crop science, 2) experience conducting crop-related glasshouse/field trials with herbicides would be an advantage, 3) a demonstrable track record in excellence in research evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high quality journals, relative to opportunity, 4) Sound knowledge of data analysis and modelling, 5) evidence of supervision or co-supervision of HDR students would be an advantage

Type of position

University research contract

Salary

Base salary range: Level B, Aus $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

Benefits

Join a renowned research team solving weed control challenges in Australian broadacre grain crops. Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 5 years.

Location

The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009,

Closing Date

07/11/2025

Date Position Available

01/08/2025

The University of Western Australia

The Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) is a national research and communication team based at the University of Western Australia. AHRI research focuses on crop and weed science, and herbicide resistance in the Australian grains industry, having received major investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). AHRI’s mantra is “More crop, fewer weeds – sustainably”. To fulfil this, we conduct research and extension to encourage sustainable cropping and weed control across Australia. AHRI is based in the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, which teaches and does research in cropping, marine and natural terrestrial systems. The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, and the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.