澳大利亚昆士兰大学2023年招聘博士后（RNAi/植物或真菌分子生物学方向）

澳大利亚昆士兰大学2023年招聘博士后（RNAi/植物或真菌分子生物学方向）

昆士兰大学（The University of Queensland），简称“昆大”“UQ”，世界高等科研学府，世界前五十名校。是一所始建于1909年，位于澳大利亚昆士兰州综合型公立大学。同时还是六所砂岩学府之一，环太平洋大学联盟、澳大利亚八校联盟、UNIVERSITAS 21、国际铁路联盟及新工科教育国际联盟等组织成员。

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in for Blackleg Disease of Canola

University of Queensland

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to focus your efforts on developing your expertise and emerging research profile in RNAi, Plant Molecular Biology or related field. At this level it is expected that you will contribute to service and engagement roles and activities.

This project is a Grains Research and Development Corporation funded project led from UQ and partnering with The University of Melbourne to investigate whether RNA-based biopesticide can be used for sustainable crop protection. This project will focus on the fungal pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans, the causal agent of blackleg disease of canola.

Key responsibilities will include:

Research

Lead, and contribute to, high quality research in the field of RNA interference for plant protection against fungal pathogens.

Participate in the planning, development, conduct, and analysis of fungal and plant research (laboratory and controlled environment rooms) to develop a RNAi as a plant protection technology.

Use appropriate scientific, computer, and laboratory technology in the conduct of technical work.

Excellent research management skills including keeping accurate records of project activities and an ability to communicate them effectively to the team leader.

Prepare presentations and reports for industrial partner/s and/or external stakeholders as required.

Contribute to the preparation of grant applications, papers for conference presentations, and funding body reports.

Conduct research and publish scholarly papers in high quality outlets.

Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding project results where appropriate and when requested.

Genuine enthusiasm for research and ambitions for high achievement.

Participate in interactions with industry and research collaborators.

Supervision and Researcher Development

Participate in events to attract postgraduate students to the Institute

Contribute to supervision and training of research assistants, and research higher degree students. Teach and supervise at honours and postgraduate level. Consult and advise students

Provide support for other positions during absences.

Citizenship and Service

Foster the Institute's relations with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor

Other

Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:

The University's Code of Conduct.

Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School.

The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures.

Requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.

This is a research-focused academic position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.

This is a full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to 30 June 2026, at Academic level A. The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $86,346.14 - $99,426.59, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $101,024.98 - $116,329.11 annually.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

PhD (completed or near completion) in a relevant discipline RNAi, Plant or Fungal Molecular Biology or related field

Demonstrated knowledge in the field of RNA interference and in the area of molecular biology including PCR, cloning, restriction digests, expression and purification of RNA, and their detection methods and analysis.

Demonstrated research management skills including the ability to plan and execute research objectives independently and within a defined timeframe.

Ability to work as a members of a multi-skilled team, building effective working relationships with colleagues and industry partners.

High level of professional integrity, with sound organisational and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Evidence of a significant contribution to scientific research in the field of RNAi, including publication of scientific work in high impact factor peer reviewed journals.

Familiarity with appropriate statistical and bioinformatics programs

Ability to communicate effectively with industry partners and assist in delivery of research milestones for funding bodies

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues

Experience in plant-pathology experimental systems

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may be able to support you with the visa sponsorship process and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia's Sunshine State here.