Professor | Crop Systems

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• School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Relocation support available)
• Professorial Research Fellow – Level E
• Total Remuneration $238,957 pa (including salary of $201,922 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

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The School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences is responsible for leading innovative, applied research that drives real-world impact, including advancing agricultural systems in northern Australia. Our Institute for Future Farming Systems (IFFS) supports industry and community needs through translational research and strong stakeholder partnerships.

As a senior research leader in the IFFS team, you will shape the future of cropping systems by leading multidisciplinary teams and major industry-partnered research projects. Your primary focus will be to drive scientific advancement in crop industries, including those emerging such as sesame and pulses, while delivering tangible value to industry and regional communities. You will bring strong academic credentials, an established research profile, and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to mentor early and mid-career researchers and foster strategic partnerships.

At CQUniversity, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to agricultural innovation and rural development. This is your opportunity to influence national crop research priorities and contribute to sustainable industry growth in a collegial and forward-thinking environment.

Consider a change in scenery and make the move to Regional Queensland

Relocate to the Rockhampton region and enjoy a thriving local culture, great dining, and easy access to the stunning Capricorn Coast. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, it’s the perfect place to embrace an outdoor lifestyle. Explore the Keppel Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef, where pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal-clear waters offer the perfect escape for snorkelling, diving, and relaxation.

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Position Requirements

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description on the CQUniversity Careers Site.

Applications Close : 11 : 59pm, Sunday, 20 July 2025

Job Requisition ID : 6161

The internal title for this position is Professorial Research Fellow - Crop Systems.

Further information on the position and application requirements can be found by clicking the 'apply' button.

Keywords : AgTech | Agronomy | Sustainable Agriculture | Soil Science | Precision Agriculture | Crop Modelling | Plant Genetics | Agricultural Innovation | Farming Systems | Scientist | Field Trials | Agricultural Research | Biosecurity | Nematologists | Nematology| Natural Resource Management | Agricultural Economics | Climate Resilience | Research Leadership | R&D Management | Regenerative Agriculture | Rural Innovation | Agricultural Policy | Innovation Partnerships | Environmental Modelling | Seed Biology | Seed Technology | Germplasm

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Education and Training

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Higher Education, Technical and Vocational Training, and Education

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