Postdoctoral Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Crawley, Western Australia, United Kingdom Current staff Full time £83,599 - £112,371 per year

 UWA School of Agriculture and Environment

  • Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for three years
  • Base salary range: Level A, $83,499 – $112,371; Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Centre for Water and Spatial Science (CWSS) sits within the UWA School for Agriculture and Environment at The University of Western Australia (UWA), leading water and geospatial science researchers from schools across UWA. CWSS provides research leadership in water and spatial science in Western Australia and is a preferred research partner for national and international projects. 

About the opportunity

  • Develop expertise in research within the areas of plant biology, agricultural systems, and climate science, with an increasing degree of autonomy as skills and experience are gained.
  • Lead postdoctoral or early-career research within the Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre and the Western Australian Agricultural Research Collaboration
  • Deliver knowledge and tools that support the transition of Australian farming systems to net zero emissions, enabling growers to adopt renewable energy and low-emission farming practices with confidence and impact

About you

  • PhD in plant biology, agricultural systems, climate science, or a related discipline.
  • Evidence of development of innovative and effective approaches to teaching and learning in areas related to environmental monitoring, ecology, or data analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in high-quality research within plant, climate, or agricultural sciences.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Note: A current "C" class driver's licence will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  PD - Research Associate - or  PD - Research Fellow -

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Caitlin Moore

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 Thursday, 11 December 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia 

Learn more about us.

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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.



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