PRIMARY DETAIL
• Salary Package: From $115,787 to $136,995 (Level B) p.a. plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time, 3 years fixed term
• Located at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)
THE ROLE
The School of Natural Sciences is currently seeking a suitably qualified Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary team within the Australian Genome Foundry. This multifaceted role involves showcasing high-throughput biofoundry technology in the development of molecular systems for manipulating natural and synthetic symbiotic interactions. The primary role of the position is to help coordinate and lead research in the Australian Genome Foundry alongside the Chief Scientist and Scientific Director.
The successful applicant will work with Dr Briardo Llorente and Distinguished Professor Ian Paulsen to:
Develop novel biological systems to enable symbiosis engineering
Establish and showcase cutting edge biofoundry workflows, including ultra-high-throughput screens for desired phenotypes
Co-supervise HDR students and work with biofoundry staff on the above area of research
Initiate and maintain academic and industry collaborations, and apply for research funding
Communicate research findings in scientific journals and at conferences
About You
You will have completed a PhD in synthetic biology or a closely related discipline. You will enjoy bringing impactful research outcomes and working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team. Your collaborative approach to working with others will ensure you perform effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment. If you are an excellent communicator with a proactive nature and are flexible and resilient in your approach, then this is a role you will thrive in and a team you will enjoy working with.
About Us
Located at Macquarie University and within the Faculty of Science and Engineering , the Australian Genome Foundry is a high-throughput strain engineering facility with a highly automated workflow. This means rather than having a researcher building one strain at a time manually, the same researcher could build hundreds or thousands of strains in parallel using our robotic platforms. The Australian Genome Foundry is capable of synthesizing complete eukaryotic chromosomes and consists of modular robotic platforms capable of automated construction and analysis of synthetic microbial strains.
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We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We value a diverse research environment. If you are interested in the role but you are not sure you have all the necessary skills, please apply and let us decide.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:
Essential
PhD in synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, or related discipline
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and work independently without close supervision
Relevant experience with microbial strain engineering and evaluation, especially with Dictyostelium discoideum , Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Escherichia coli , and cyanobacteria.
Ability to devise and implement synthetic biology approaches
Experienced at molecular and microbiology protocols
Desirable
Experience supervising higher degree research students
Understanding of standard flow cytometry procedures
Understanding of the fundamentals of biofoundry automation
Experience with plant research (genetic engineering, molecular biology, phenotype characterisation)
Role Enquiries: Briardo Llorente, Chief Scientific Officer, Australian Genome Foundry via e-mail [email protected]
Applications Close: Sunday, 28 January 2024 (11:59PM AEDT)
*Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship and the successful applicant must have work rights in Australia*
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Applications Close:
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