Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $80,914 - $101,560 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded) (up to 2 years)
Working at ANU
This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities .

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ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here . We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The Position
Are you interested in applying new tools and technologies to develop the crops of the future? This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a new team aiming to use the latest science to address pressing food and nutritional security challenges. The position offers the opportunity to develop and grow skills in applied plant science and genetics applied to major crop species. Working to address Australia-focused and global agricultural challenges, the position will involve work in the lab to identify genetic and physiological drivers of crop plant performance; use new breeding methods to test their deployment; and scale up findings through a range of controlled and field environmental testing and downstream statistical and bioinformatic analyses.  

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team providing a welcoming and inclusive environment to address major agricultural challenges in innovative ways and grow research and professional skills and networks.

The Person
We are looking for a qualified plant or crop scientist with experience in applied genetics, physiology or plant breeding. The role is hands-on so the ideal candidate will be interested in learning and using a range of skills and working in a range of environments from the lab through to data analysis. We are looking for someone who likes challenging problems and encourages team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions.  We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key.

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For more information about the position please contact Associate Professor Alison Bentley on E: [email protected] .  

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions
• Presentation on your previous experiences in applied plant or crop science.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: [email protected] or T: +61 2 6125 3360. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not have any bearing on hiring decisions.

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The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.