Postdoctoral Fellow: Climate-Resilient Microalgal Genomics

UNSW; Canberra; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW's School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time researcher to contribute to the Golden Genome Project on algae. The role focuses on building insertional deletion libraries of microalgae and developing transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata to improve climate resilience.

Applicants should have a PhD in a related field and experience in microalgal culture and molecular biology, with a proven publication record and ability to work

Qualifications

• PhD in related discipline or relevant work experience.
• Experience with microalgal culture and transformation, and expertise in molecular biology.
• Proven 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; alignment with UNSW aims and values.

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 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 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

Publications

Team collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in related discipline

Job description

UNSW's School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science invites applications for a fixed-term, full-time researcher to contribute to the Golden Genome Project on algae. The role focuses on building insertional deletion libraries of microalgae and developing transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata to improve climate resilience.

Applicants should have a PhD in a related field and experience in microalgal culture and molecular biology, with a proven publication record and ability to work