Plant Genomics Research Officer (Part-Time)

Times Higher Education; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 105 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) invites applications for a part-time Research Officer to support the biological research team. The role focuses on DNA/RNA work, library preparation for sequencing, and data analysis across plant samples.

The candidate will assist in experimental design, data collection and collaborative projects. Flexibility is offered with arrangements and the appointment is fixed-term until June 2029.

Qualifications

• Degree in biology or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in plant DNA/RNA extraction and PCR is required.
• Willingness to learn basic bioinformatics and operate sequencing platforms.

Responsabilités

• Perform high quality DNA/RNA extractions from plant tissues.
• Prepare DNA/RNA libraries for sequencing (ONT and other platforms).
• Process and analyze sequence data; support marker development and field sampling as needed.
• Assist in procurement, equipment maintenance and general lab duties.

Connaissances

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR and library prep

ONT sequencing

Bioinformatics basics

Excel

R

Geneious

Galaxy

Formation

Degree in biology or related field

Outils

Geneious

Galaxy

R

Description du poste

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) invites applications for a part-time Research Officer to support the biological research team. The role focuses on DNA/RNA work, library preparation for sequencing, and data analysis across plant samples.

The candidate will assist in experimental design, data collection and collaborative projects. Flexibility is offered with arrangements and the appointment is fixed-term until June 2029.