Associate Professor (Agriculture and Environment)

Perth - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

UWA School of Agriculture and Environment

Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
Base salary range: Level D $173024 $190355 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA School of Agriculture and Environment is located in one of the worlds biodiversity hotspots. Surrounded by a wealth of agricultural natural and mining resources our location allows us to produce innovative research with worldwide application. We are ranked 1st in Australia and 9th in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2024); 1st in Australia for Soil Sciences (The Australians 2025 Research magazine); and 3rd in Australia and 44th in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2024).

About the opportunity

Design and implement world-class innovative teaching unit coordination specialising in topics relevant to the discipline at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Direct and supervise Undergraduates Honours Masters PhD students and their research projects

Create and be an active member of a research team and initiatecross-disciplinary research initiatives in local national and international arenas.
Continuous contribution to the governance and collegial life within the School across the University and more broadly outside the institution.

About you

PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to their discipline
Extensive experience with investigating soil-plant-atmosphere interactions in natural and cultivated areas
Evidence of a commitment to world-class teaching and mentoring in the relevant discipline

Position description: P25 950 POSITION DESCRIPTION Associate Professor - Position Number 307304 - Level

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Professor Matthias Leopold at

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 Tuesday 16 December 2025

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

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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UWA School of Agriculture and EnvironmentFull-time appointment on a tenurable basis.Base salary range: Level D $173024 $190355 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.About the areaUWA School of Agriculture and Environment is located in one of the worlds biodiversity hotspots. Surrounded by a wealth of agricu...