Flinders University, Adelaide, is seeking three exceptional postdoctoral researchers to join the FAME group starting in early 2026. These are prestigious five-year, fully funded positions with no teaching obligations, designed to accelerate your independent research career.
Join an elite team working at the intersection of microbiology, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics to explore the frontiers of phage biology and the human microbiome.
Fully Funded Postdoctoral Research Fellowships – Microbiome, Phage Biology, & Bioinformatics
📊 Summary Table
| Designation | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
|---|---|
| Research Areas | Synthetic Biology, Molecular Microbiology, Bioinformatics |
| Location | Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia |
| Tenure | 5 Years (Starting Early 2026) |
| Funding | Fully Funded |
| Teaching Load | None |
| Application Type | Expression of Interest (EOI) |
| Official Call Expected | Mid to Late August 2025 |
🧑🔬 Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
🧪 Research Areas:
- Synthetic Biology & Bacterial Genetics
- Molecular Microbiology & Gene Regulation in Phages
- Bioinformatics & Structural Prediction from Metagenomics Data
📍 Location:
FAME Group, Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia (Australia’s most liveable city)
🎓 Eligibility / Qualification:
Recent or soon-to-be PhD graduates in the following fields:
- Position 1: Bacterial Genetics, Synthetic Biology, Microbiology
- Position 2: Molecular Microbiology, Protein Biochemistry, Bioinformatics
- Position 3: Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Structural Biology
📝 Job Description:
Position 1 – Synthetic Biology / Bacterial Genetics
- Develop engineered phages to target human microbiome bacteria
- Techniques: DNA ligation, Gibson assembly, plasmid construction, electroporation
Position 2 – Molecular Microbiology
- Study gene regulation in phages
- Techniques: Protein purification, EMSA, functional screens, bioinformatics analysis
Position 3 – Bioinformatics & Protein Modeling
- Build pipelines to analyse metagenomic data
- Tools: HPC, GPU programming, protein language models for structure prediction
All three positions are part of the FAME group, an interdisciplinary collective investigating the microbiome with cutting-edge tools and techniques.
📬 How to Apply:
Currently accepting non-binding Expressions of Interest (EOI).
To express your interest or request more information:
📧 Contact: Prof. Rob Edwards – robert.edwards@flinders.edu.au
Please mention the position you are interested in (1, 2, or 3).
Note: The official job postings will be available mid- to late August 2025. You will need to apply through Flinders University’s formal recruitment portal at that time.
⏳ Last Date to Apply:
Expressions of Interest Open Now
✅ Official Applications Open: Expected mid- to late August 2025
📣 Start your journey toward research independence in a globally ranked institution. Work on groundbreaking microbiome science in Australia’s most liveable city!
