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September 10, 2025

**Job Description**
The University of Adelaide is seeking a talented and innovative researcher with expertise in mechatronics, robotics, or automation to join the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine. This position focuses on smart agriculture and Ag-Tech solutions, leading the development and application of advanced agricultural technologies to improve the sustainability, productivity, and resilience of farming systems. The role involves contributing to impactful, multidisciplinary research in a highly collaborative environment, with access to modern facilities and strong industry partnerships, and a key role in creating real-world technology solutions through design, prototyping, testing, and field deployment.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational, time management, intercultural and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Mechatronics
• Robotics
• Relevant area

**Experience**
Other:
• Significant and appropriate industry experience (alternative to Masters/PhD)
• Demonstrated practical experience in application of Robotics, automation or relevant Ag-Tech solutions
• A track record, relative to opportunity, of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals
• Demonstrated success in attracting and successfully supervising PhD, Masters and Honours students

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Experience
Other: • Significant and appropriate industry experience (alternative to Masters/PhD) • Demonstrated practical experience in application of Robotics, automation or relevant Ag-Tech solutions • A track record, relative to opportunity, of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals • Demonstrated success in attracting and successfully supervising PhD, Masters and Honours students
Work Level
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Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: $81,293 - $109,307 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation Position Classification: Level A Benefits: Salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, high-quality professional development programs and activities, on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Valid Until
October 8, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 36 months Location Requirement: Located at the Waite Campus
School / Department / Center / Lab
• School of Agriculture, Food & Wine • Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Supervisor(s)
Dr Chris Saunders
Supervisor Email
chris.saunders@adelaide.edu.au
University of Adelaide
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