Postdoc: Algal Genome Engineering for Climate Resilience

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New South Wales – Sydney NSW is seeking a researcher to join the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science (BABS) for a fixed-term 2-year role funded by Revive and Restore. The project focuses on algal genetics and climate resilience, with opportunities to lead library construction and transformation protocol development.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD, demonstrate a strong track record in publishing, and contribute to a collaborative, safety-conscious research

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience.
• Experience with microalgal culture and transformation, and expertise in molecular biology.
• Commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
• Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
• Lead construction of insertional deletion libraries of microalgal species.
• Assist in development of development of transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata.
• Lead maintenance and culture of microalgal strains, and cryopreservation where appropriate.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

Skills

Microalgal culture

Molecular biology

Academic research

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in related discipline

Job description

University of New South Wales – Sydney NSW is seeking a researcher to join the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science (BABS) for a fixed-term 2-year role funded by Revive and Restore. The project focuses on algal genetics and climate resilience, with opportunities to lead library construction and transformation protocol development.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD, demonstrate a strong track record in publishing, and contribute to a collaborative, safety-conscious research