Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,698.91 - $111,431.10; bonus/equity: not ...
Not specified
Phd in plant genetics or breeding
Field-based plant research experience
Advanced statistical analysis skills
The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in sorghum genetics. This full-time, fixed-term position focuses on advancing research in crop productivity and drought resilience, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for impactful contributions to agriculture
Job Summary
This research-focused role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant, industry-connected research addressing critical challenges in grain crop productivity and drought resilience.
Key responsibilities include designing high-quality research on functional root traits in wheat and sorghum while coordinating large-scale, multi-site field experiments across diverse environments.
The position provides access to outstanding research infrastructure, interdisciplinary networks, and strong industry partnerships within a world-leading university community.
Matching Summary
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The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in sorghum genetics. This full-time, fixed-term position focuses on advancing research in crop productivity and drought resilience, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for impactful contributions to agriculture.
Salary
Base: $83,698.91 - $111,431.10; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% super (Academic Level A), up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in plant genetics or breeding
Field-based plant research experience
Advanced statistical analysis skills
Crop physiology and phenotyping expertise
Peer-reviewed publication record
Nice-to-have
Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
Strong organizational and time management
Excellent written and verbal communication
Commitment to research integrity
Experience with large-scale multi-site experiments
Key Requirements
Completion of PhD in plant genetics or related discipline
Demonstrated experience in field-based plant research
Proven capability in advanced statistical methods
Evidence of peer-reviewed publications
Work Rights
Verification of right to work in Australia required