Senior Research Technician (Agricultural Research) Full-time

Senior Research Officer

Join a collaborative, innovative and purpose-driven research environment at UQ's Gatton Campus, where you will help deliver cutting-edge agricultural research through the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) UQ node. As Senior Research Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting world-class field, glasshouse and controlled-environment research, combining hands-on agricultural expertise with advanced technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), precision agriculture systems and high-throughput phenotyping platforms.

You will be working alongside leading researchers and technical specialists and contribute to meaningful research outcomes that help shape the future of sustainable agriculture while creating positive change for industry and communities.

Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Deliver and support field, glasshouse and controlled-environment research activities, including the establishment, management and maintenance of research trials.
• Operate and maintain agricultural machinery, irrigation systems, UAVs and advanced phenotyping technologies to enable high-quality research outcomes.
• Collaborate with researchers and technical teams to collect, manage and support the delivery of accurate research data and experimental programs.
• Maintain a safe, efficient and compliant research environment, including equipment maintenance, chemical management, sample stewardship and adherence to safety protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and technical skills, with the ability to adapt to emerging agricultural technologies.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

It is a requirement of this position to wear tight-fitting respiratory protection which can only effectively seal to the face if facial hair is absent. It is therefore a requirement of the position that you maintain a clean-shave or only have facial hair that does not interfere with the fitting surface and the valve of the respirator.

At UQ, we are committed to creating change together. You will work within a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community where innovative thinking is encouraged and where your expertise helps contribute to meaningful research impact. Recent UQ agricultural research highlights include work advancing plant-based protein innovation and sustainable food systems, demonstrating the University's commitment to addressing future agricultural and food security challenges.