Join a leading rural innovation group and apply your social science expertise to transform emissions-smart agriculture.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne takes pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.
Your next career opportunity: You will drive collaborative social research that supports farmers and regions to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
You will gain national networks, field experience and real-world impact through the Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC.
What you will deliver:
You may be a great fit if:
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Your new team – The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences. You will join the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences within the Faculty of Science. The School brings together leading researchers across agriculture, ecology and food systems to tackle global sustainability challenges.
Working with the Rural Innovation Research Group and ZNEAg CRC partners, you will co-create solutions with communities.
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants. We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Application essentials:
Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Prof. Ruth Nettle at ranettle@unimelb.edu.au. For questions related to our recruitment process email Oliver Bukasa at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.
Applications close: 15 April 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-011357 – Research Fellow in Social Change, Agricultural Emissions Management – PD.pdf
JR-011357 – Research Fellow in Social Change, Agricultural Emissions Management – PD.docx
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