Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Australia, University of Queensland
Designation/Position-
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Australia
University of Queensland, Australia invites application for Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Australia from eligible and interested candidates
About- The School of Agriculture and Food Sciences is Australia’s most diversified agriculture research and teaching school, comprising research and teaching experts in agribusiness and the science disciplines of animals and wildlife, plants and soil sciences, food and nutrition science. With nearly 350 staff, 300 higher degree research students and over $33 million in operating and research income, the School has helped UQ to become recognised as the world’s top ranked tropical agriculture university, and the leading agriculture university in Australia.
Research/Job Area- Plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, molecular and chemical analysis of plants, and be familiar with glasshouse and field experimentation
Location- University of Queensland, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification– Applicants should possess a PhD in the relevant discipline area with a developing and successful research career in transgenic and gene edited cereals, particularly sorghum.
Ideally, the successful candidate would have experience in plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, molecular and chemical analysis of plants, and be familiar with glasshouse and field experimentation.
You should have demonstrated research skills, a strong methodological background, with strong writing abilities, track record of publications, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.
Job/Position Description-
This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Research Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $83,295 – $89,285 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $97,456 – $104,464 p.a.).
How to Apply- To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume and Selection Criteria responses.
For Contact- To discuss this role please contact Professor Ian Godwin on +61 7 336 52141 or i.godwin@uq.edu.au
Last Date for Apply– 18 January 2019 (11:55 PM) E. Australia Standard Time