Research Associate

• 4-year fixed term, full-time contract until 31 Dec 2030 (+ possible extension)
• Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
• Diverse team fostering inclusivity, innovation, collaboration & sustainability

Job Reference: 1420927

About the Role:
Australia has lost 20–80% of soil organic carbon across nearly half the continent since European settlement, particularly in semi‑arid ecosystems that cover 80% of the country. This five‑year ARC Discovery Project tackles that challenge by investigating how native plant biodiversity can recarbonise degraded soils and strengthen climate resilience.

As the Postdoctoral Researcher, you will lead the analytical and field components of this innovative project, directing investigations across restoration chronosequences and developing mesocosm experiments. Your work will span field sampling in semi‑arid landscapes, advanced soil organic carbon f...