Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Scientific ResearchPosted 26 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Data Science for Smart Horticulture (ARC TC-SaSH)”
Posted 26 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Data Science for Smart Horticulture (ARC TC-SaSH)”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | A$97,000 – A$117,500 / yr |
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Study levelDoctorate
Create reproducible data pipelines and models that improve forecasting in controlled environments.
The Opportunity
You will conduct data science and modelling research within the Industrial Training Centre for Smart and Sustainable Horticulture (SaSH), focused on improving productivity and profitability of horticultural enterprises in protected settings. You will integrate across SaSH research and training programs to support crop performance in high- and medium-tech growth facilities, with an emphasis on tomato and snacking capsicums.
You will design experiments and data acquisition approaches that maximise statistical power, interpretability and modelling value. Working with researchers across disciplines, you will align sampling protocols, metadata standards and measurement schedules, and build scalable workflows to integrate heterogeneous datasets such as imaging, sensors, environmental variables and operational data where relevant. You will develop and validate advanced modelling approaches, including statistical learning, mechanistic modelling, hybrid physics-informed machine learning, and stochastic modelling to represent biological variability and uncertainty.
You will translate research outcomes into reusable tools such as reproducible pipelines, code repositories, dashboards and model interfaces, and support best-practice adoption with industry partners. You will contribute to manuscripts and reports, present findings to scientific and industry audiences, and mentor students and junior researchers in data science methods and reproducible research workflows.
What Success Looks Like:
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.
Application Details
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.