UWA School of Agriculture and Environment
- Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
- Base salary range: Level C, $139,000 – $159,893 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment is committed to high impact research and quality teaching. It spans the broad disciplines of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Technology, and Environmental Science. The School is strategically positioned close to one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots and is surrounded by a wealth of agricultural, natural and mining resources
About the opportunity
- Undertake independent teaching and research in the area of plant nutrition including the interactions between plants, soil and soil microorganisms
- Teaching plant nutrition and soil science to agricultural and environmental science Undergraduate and Masters students, supervising Honours, Masters and PhD research students, and developing collaborations with researchers
- Attract grants for funding research from national/international funding agencies
About you
- PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline.
- Excellent knowledge of plant nutrition, including robust experimental approaches for investigating nutrient responses in the glasshouse and in the field.
- Excellent hands-on experience in novel techniques for investigating soil-plant-microbe interactions in relation to plant nutrition at the molecular, glasshouse and/or field scale.
- An excellent track record of original research and/or industry impact in agriculture relevant to the position, including high-quality publications as lead author
- Strong track record of successful supervision or co-supervision of Honours, Masters and PhD student research projects/dissertations.
- A strong collegial attitude and commitment to rigorous and ethical approaches to research.
Note: A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: 
Position Description - Senior Lecturer (Plant Nutrition) Level C.docx
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Matthias Leopold at matthias.leopold@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
This position is open to international applicants.
About the University
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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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