Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Sorghum Genetics

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI)

Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83,698.91 - $111,431.10; bonus/equity: not ...
Phd in plant genetics or breeding
Field-based plant research experience
Advanced statistical analysis skills
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research addressing critical challenges in grain crop productivity and drought resilience

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research addressing critical challenges in grain crop productivity and drought resilience.
  • You will design and deliver high-quality research investigating the genetic and physiological basis of functional root traits in wheat and sorghum.
  • The position includes access to outstanding research infrastructure, interdisciplinary networks, and strong industry partnerships within a Group of Eight university.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant research addressing critical challenges in grain crop productivity and drought resilience.

Salary

Base: $83,698.91 - $111,431.10; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

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

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Strong organizational management skills
  • Excellent written communication abilities
  • Commitment to research integrity
  • Data management best practices

Key Requirements

  • Completion of PhD in plant genetics
  • Demonstrated field research experience
  • Proven capability in quantitative methods

Work Rights

Verification of right to work required

Sponsorship: available

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