Senior Lecturer (Agriculture and Environment)

UWA School of Agriculture and Environment

• Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: Level C $144143 $165809 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 School is looking to build further capacity in the area of soil science and biotechnology with the view to developing innovative technologies that will benefit environmental and agricultural science and the grand challenge of global change.

About the opportunity

• Undertake independent world-class teaching and unit coordination in biotechnology and environmental science degree programs
• Lead new teaching initiatives in the biotechnology degree programs
• Provide high quality supervision of Honours Masters or PhD student research projects.
• Develop and lead the research proposals for major initiatives from national and international funding agencies industry and government partners.

About you

• PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline.
• Extensive experience with large data projects in soil science.
• Evidence or willingness to develop skills for world-class teaching and mentoring in the relevant discipline
• An excellent track record of original research and/or industry impact in agriculture relevant to the position including high-quality publications
• Strong track record of successful supervision or co-supervision of Honours Masters and PhD student research projects/dissertations

Position description: P25 949 POSITION DESCRIPTION Senior Lecturer - Position Number 821738 - 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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