Postdoc in Plant Science: Canola Acid Soil Tolerance

Western Sydney University; Richmond; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff-only banking offers

Salary sacrifice onsite parking

Novated motor vehicle leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Vaccination program

Fitness Passport membership

Discounted private health cover

Onsite childcare at multiple campuses

Job summary

Western Sydney University invites a Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Science to investigate acid soil tolerance in canola, employing field trials, glasshouse studies and genomic approaches. Based at Hawkesbury with flexible arrangements in Wagga Wagga, the role focuses on developing tolerant canola varieties and strengthening industry partnerships.

The successful candidate will design and analyse complex datasets, contribute to publications, mentor students, and engage with collaborators while

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Agriculture/Plant Science or related field.
• 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 a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct and analyse field, glasshouse and laboratory experiments.
• Contribute to publications, presentations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Mentor research students and support funding applications.
• Support teaching and outreach activities to strengthen research impact.

Skills

Plant physiology experience

Genomic/bioinformatics approaches

Field/glasshouse/lab research

Data management & analysis

Collaborative communication

Education

PhD in Agriculture/Plant Science

Tools

QTL analysis

Job description

Western Sydney University invites a Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Science to investigate acid soil tolerance in canola, employing field trials, glasshouse studies and genomic approaches. Based at Hawkesbury with flexible arrangements in Wagga Wagga, the role focuses on developing tolerant canola varieties and strengthening industry partnerships.

The successful candidate will design and analyse complex datasets, contribute to publications, mentor students, and engage with collaborators while