Research Technician – Farming Systems Job at CSIRO AU June 2022

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1. Research Technician – Farming Systems Job
2. Sydney, NSW, Australia
3. Full-Time

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Research Technician – Farming Systems Job at CSIRO AU June 2022

The world-renowned Systems research programme at CSIRO Agriculture and Food is looking at ways to increase the productivity and sustainability of agriculture in Australia and around the world. The Innovations in Mixed Farming Systems team is looking for a dedicated individual to support its field-based research initiatives. Farming Systems Research Technician Position at CSIRO AU Available June 2022.

Job Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will be based at CSIRO’s Boorowa Agricultural Research Station west of Canberra and primarily support the ongoing management and implementation of a long-term farming systems experiment near Greenethorpe, 40 minutes north of Boorowa (running until June 2025). You will implement complex agricultural experiments, manage data, implement new and novel digital approaches and understand farming systems.

• Assist in implementing complex farming systems and agronomic experimentation.
• Assisting with agricultural management of crops (e.g. spraying, sowing, slashing, harvesting, monitoring) and experimental site management and using agreed protocols to collect soil & plant samples and prepare these for analysis.
• Assisting with the management of livestock grazing experimental plots of dual-purpose crops and pastures.
• Developing and implementing improved digital techniques in experimental approaches including integrated sample-data systems, new tools and technologies, sensor networks and other environmental monitoring systems. 

Job Requirement

• A relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in agricultural science or similar. 
• Experience with agronomy and management (e.g. spraying, sowing, slashing and harvesting) of a variety of crops, particularly those grown in southern temperature mixed farming systems (cereals, oilseeds, pulses).
• Experience with implementation of experimental procedures including accurately managing data and records of varying types.
• The ability to follow protocols to collect soil & plant samples and prepare them for analysis.
• Ability in aspects of project
  management such as scheduling, monitoring and completing tasks on time coupled with the ability to prioritise tasks/projects to achieve project goals.
• Good oral and written communication skills coupled with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be highly  motivated and disciplined to carry out autonomous activities and enjoy problem solving.
•  A current class C driver’s licence.
• To be willing and able to undertake field work in on-farm locations involving travel to rural regions, work flexible hours during times of seasonal demands, undertake overnight travel and undergo a pre-employment medical prior to commencement.

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