PhD Opportunity in Crops and Plant Sciences in Melbourne University of Melbourne in Australia

🚀 This post highlights postdoctoral research opportunities in plant sciences in Australia, including positions at the University of Western Australia , Western Sydney University , and CSIRO . The announcement comes from the Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) , which is sharing this month’s newsletter featuring research openings for candidates interested in plant biology, agricultural science, and related life-science fields. These opportunities are aimed at researchers seeking their n...

Southern Ag Research Center at Montana State University is expanding its Agronomy program and is preparing to hire a master’s student and a postdoc (2-year position) starting in spring 2027 . The research focus is centered on dryland agriculture and plant sciences , with work on small grains, sugar beets, pulses, forages, oilseeds , and other alternative crops. This is a strong fit for students and researchers interested in crop production systems, agronomy, and applied field research in semi-ar...

Exciting PhD opportunity in agricultural science at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture , working at TIA’s Vegetable Research Facility in North-West Tasmania (Cradle Coast). This project focuses on sustainable horticulture and smarter nitrogen management to improve crop productivity while reducing environmental impacts. The research will examine how crops use nitrogen in real-world systems, combining field research and lab research to improve nitrogen efficiency, reduce fertiliser losses, and...

Western Sydney University is advertising a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Agriculture , focused on drought-resilient cropping systems and the project Novel Soil Amendments for Drought Resilient Cropping Systems . The role sits within the School of Science and involves designing and running field and controlled-environment trials at the Australian Cotton Research Institute (Narrabri) or Trangie Agricultural Research Center in New South Wales, Australia. The research will examine soil functio...

Geoff Gurr, Distinguished Professor of Applied Ecology at Charles Sturt University, shares advice for prospective research students interested in PhD study and scholarship-funded opportunities in Applied Ecology . The post is not a formal vacancy announcement, but it is useful guidance for applicants considering research with his lab at Charles Sturt University in Australia . It emphasizes the importance of contacting the right supervisor, doing background research on the supervisor’s work, and ...