Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

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Fungicides are widely used to protect crops from pathogens, but their longevity, biotransformation and behaviour in different species is understudied and fungicides are often used without knowing whether they provided the assumed protection.

The successful applicant will use tandem mass spectrometry, chemistry approaches and plant studies to understand the extent and biological significance of the in-planta longevity, biotransformation, movement, and distribution of fungicides.
In this role you will:

• Find bio transformed fungicide derivatives and help characterise them by MS/MS
• Examine the biological activity of fungicide derivatives
• Quantify fungicides and their metabolites within plant extracts
• Communicate with a broad scientific team including proteins biochemists, organic synthetic chemists, plant pathologists, geneticists and bioinformaticians
• Co-supervise Honour's and PhD students in aspects mass spectrometry

If you have any queries in relation to the requirements of the role please contact Josh Mylne, Deputy Director, CCDM on [email protected]

The Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) at Curtin University brings together university expertise in plant pathology, microbiology, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, data science, geographical information systems, farming systems, agribusiness, and actuarial science. CCDM has strong industry partners and focus on research to overcome key challenges in the horticulture and broadacre agricultural industries. Research at the CCDM looks for solutions to fungal diseases for use by crop breeders and growers.

Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2018 and QS World University Rankings 2019) and is placed 20th in the world for universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 2019). Curtin is WA’s most preferred university, with highly engaged industry-facing partners. A major global player, with well-integrated campuses in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Dubai.

Curtin University offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus also includes an art gallery, gym, childcare, medical centre, and endless food options.

For more information on our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au 

Your application should include a cover letter, your CV and separate document addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or an equivalent relevant
• A strong background in driving research using mass spectrometry
• Experience in chemical characterisation using mass spectrometry
• Experience with quantitative mass spectrometry
• Desirable – Post-graduate organic chemistry experience

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, you will need to have a current National Police Records check, undergo character, integrity, and reference checks. Please note that this position may be subject to a WA state government vaccination mandate. If requested, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to employment.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3, 1)