Level D ($156,966-$172,657) or Level E ($201,427) per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation applies.
Fixed-term position for 5 years, with a potential opportunity for conversion to a continuing position after term.
The Associate Professor, Professor in Plant Protein/Food Chemistry will lead the development of new plant protein research initiatives that will contribute to the University achieving its ambitions to establish a world-class R&D platform to support the development of an innovative Australian Plant-Based Protein industry. Research outputs will have national and international impact that are both scientific and practical, also be of scope and scale that ensures trans-disciplinary collaboration and significant industry/government engagement.
The appointee will also encourage an environment of creativity and innovation in the Faculty and engage with the broader academic and professional community to promote and enhance the national and international profile of the University.
The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is one of eight Schools in the Faculty of SET, and represents a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and product conferring capability, with infrastructure and resources at the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide.
The University is strongly committed to supporting diversity and flexibility in the workplace. Applications for part-time or other flexible working arrangements will be fully considered, subject to meeting the inherent requirements of the position. We particularly welcome applications from women for this position.
To be successful at Level D you will need:
To be successful at Level E, you will need:
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
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Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.
Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close 11:55pm (AEDT) 3 March, 2024.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Professor Jason Able Head of School, Agriculture, Food and Wine P: +61 (8) 8313 7075 E: [email protected]
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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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