Lead Plant Genome Editing Research Fellow

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave

17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Exclusive internal-only vacancies

Career progression via academic/promot

Group of Eight university member

Recognition of prior service with AU*

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term leader in crop biotechnology and gene editing. Based at St Lucia, you will build and lead a research programme with impact across crops used for nutrition and industry, collaborating across disciplines and with external partners.

You will supervise Honours and HDR students, seek competitive funding, and contribute to university priorities while advancing national and international recognition in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD in crop biotechnology, plant molecular genetics, plant gene editing or closely related field.
• A growing or established research profile in crop biotechnology and gene editing.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise Honours and HDR students.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent and collaborative research programme in crop biotechnology and gene editing.
• Seek, secure and manage competitive research funding and translate knowledge for impact.
• Supervise Honours and HDR students and build partnerships across academia and industry.
• Contribute to internal service, mentoring, committees and university priorities.

Education

PhD in crop biotechnology or closely related field

Job description

The University of Queensland invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term leader in crop biotechnology and gene editing. Based at St Lucia, you will build and lead a research programme with impact across crops used for nutrition and industry, collaborating across disciplines and with external partners.

You will supervise Honours and HDR students, seek competitive funding, and contribute to university priorities while advancing national and international recognition in the field.