Postdoctoral Fellow, Microalgal Genetics & Resilience

UNSW; Princeton (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW in Australia seeks a researcher to advance the Golden Genome Project on algal genetic engineering for climate resilience. The role focuses on constructing deletion libraries and developing transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata, with CRISPR-based approaches and climate-focused research output.

You will lead and contribute to independent and collaborative research, supervise students, and disseminate findings through conferences and journals, aligning with UNSW values and safety

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline; strong background in microalgal biology.
• Experience with microalgal culture and transformation and expertise in molecular biology.
• Proven ability to publish and present at conferences; keep up to date with discipline advances.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with diverse stakeholders and students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently or as a team in collaborative research to enhance research outcomes.
• Conduct research and enable teams to produce scholarly outputs recognised by peers.
• Undertake research projects under guidance of a leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities; literature reviews, data gathering, etc.
• Present at conferences/workshops as required; supervise students when needed.

Skills

Research collaboration

Molecular biology

Microalgal culture

Independent research

Education

PhD in a related discipline

Job description

UNSW in Australia seeks a researcher to advance the Golden Genome Project on algal genetic engineering for climate resilience. The role focuses on constructing deletion libraries and developing transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata, with CRISPR-based approaches and climate-focused research output.

You will lead and contribute to independent and collaborative research, supervise students, and disseminate findings through conferences and journals, aligning with UNSW values and safety