Canola Genomics Postdoc: Acid Soil Tolerance (Field & Lab)

EURAXESS Ireland; Richmond; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Visa sponsorship available

EAP and wellbeing support

Staff benefits

Job summary

Western Sydney University Hawkesbury campus is seeking a Leading Researcher to investigate acid soil tolerance in canola through field, glasshouse and genomic studies, contributing to a nationally significant program.

You will design and conduct experiments at Wagga Wagga and Richmond, analyse data with modern genomic tools, publish findings and mentor students while engaging with industry partners.

Qualifications

• A doctoral qualification in Agriculture, Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Plant Breeding or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated research experience in plant physiology, molecular biology, plant breeding and abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms.
• Experience conducting field, glasshouse and laboratory-based plant research, including data collection, management and analysis.
• Knowledge of genomic, genetic and bioinformatics approaches relevant to plant research, including QTL analysis and related methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct and analyse field, glasshouse and laboratory experiments using phenotyping, molecular biology and genomic approaches.
• Publish, present, and disseminate research findings to stakeholders and the scientific community.
• Mentor research students and contribute to teaching and outreach activities.

Skills

Plant physiology

Molecular biology

Plant breeding

Abiotic stress tolerance

QTL analysis

Genomics & bioinformatics

Field & glasshouse work

Data management

Education

Doctoral qualification in Agriculture/Plant Science/Molecular Biology/Plant Breeding

Job description

Western Sydney University Hawkesbury campus is seeking a Leading Researcher to investigate acid soil tolerance in canola through field, glasshouse and genomic studies, contributing to a nationally significant program.

You will design and conduct experiments at Wagga Wagga and Richmond, analyse data with modern genomic tools, publish findings and mentor students while engaging with industry partners.