School of Environmental and Rural Science - Animal Science

•         2 Years fixed-term, full-time
•         $104,596 to $123,964 per annum (Level B)
•         Plus 17% employer superannuation
•         Relocation assistance provided
•         Salary packaging options are available
•         4 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum
•         UNE will provide sponsorship for this position

Current UNE Staff: In taking up this appointment, please be aware your current fixed term or permanent role will cease the day prior to you taking this position

 

Acknowledgement of Country

The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.

 

UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.

 

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.

 

You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.

 

About the role

This position will deliver research on a range of projects testing nutritional strategies, in particular to reduce methane emissions in ruminant livestock. The position will be responsible for implementing existing projects and preparing and submitting applications to funding bodies for additional research, and further developing the existing strengths of UNE in the field of livestock nutrition, in particular, methane emission reduction. The position will have a role in implementing animal experimental research, as well as meta-analysis and modelling of methane emissions, and the interaction of emissions with animal nutrition and growth. The position will contribute expertise in experimental design and analysis to the animal science discipline. The position will collaborate with the existing academics and technicians in the broad fields of ruminant research and teaching at UNE who constitute a Ruminant Research Group within the discipline. While focused on research, the position will also provide teaching expertise aligned with the research focus of the position, in the fields of biochemistry, statistics and animal nutrition.

 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

 

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, especially in working with research teams, including supervising and mentoring more junior team members and effectively collaborating with team leaders.

 

About the School

The School of Environmental and Rural Science (ERS) is a research-intensive School that attracts external competitive funding to support research at the leading edge of agricultural, ecological and biological research, nationally and internationally. The School spans seven disciplines: Agronomy and Soil Science, Animal Science, Zoology, Botany, Earth Sciences and Ecosystem Management. Further information can be found on the website School of Environmental and Rural Science.

 

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale's natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience

 

Enquiries and additional information

To discuss this role please contact Fran Cowley, Associate Professor Ruminant Nutrition, phone: (02) 6773 6164, email: fcowley@une.edu.au   

 

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 10 December 2023

Reference No: 223229

 

To Apply

Please submit the following documents by clicking the Apply Now button below:

Your application should be comprised of:

1.   1-2 page cover letter outlining who you are, your strengths and qualifications, and why you are interested in the role at UNE;
2.   A current resume containing details of 3 referees. At least one referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past 2 years as your manager or supervisor;
3.   Responses to the selection criteria explaining how you best meet these requirements. Your examples should be based on previous performance/experience and you should clearly explain your level of involvement in the example activity, what you have done, how, why, with whom and what the outcomes were.

 

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Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une for further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

 

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