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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hybrid Mimics

Faculty of Science/The School of Life Sciences

UTS has a bold vision to be a world-leading university of technology. We are a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney, consistently ranked the top young university in Australia. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for an early career researcher to join a high performing research team.

About the role

This role will see you working on a project led by eminent plant biologists, Distinguished Professor Liz Dennis (UTS/CSIRO) and Distinguished Professor, Jim Peacock (UTS/CSIRO).  Based in Canberra this is a joint project with the Global Institute of Food Security based at the University of Saskatchewan and will see you working in collaboration with expert lentil breeders in Canada.

 The aim of the project is to develop hybrid mimics in lentils and learn more about the molecular bases of hybrid vigour.The position will involve a combination of molecular biology and crop breeding and will see you associated with CSIRO Agriculture and Food and the University of Technology Sydney.

 As an early career academic you will be given an opportunity to develop your research and publishing skills and be mentored by a collaborative group of esteemed researchers in the fields of plant molecular biology in particular in genomic analyses.

Additionally, you will present at seminars and conferences as well as assisting in the preparation of grants. The role will also see you developing supervisory skills by assisting with supervision of students and junior staff.

To be successful in securing the role you will have:

•  aPhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline
• the ability to independently apply recombinant DNA technologies, molecular biology and modern plant phenotyping methods in research
• detailed knowledge of molecular biology/plant biology and  of the principles of gene action
• a strong working knowledge of laboratory safety in molecular biology and biochemistry research, and principles of biological containment, up to and including level 2 (PC2)
• experience in plant molecular biology in particular in genomic analyses
• experience in growing plants under glasshouse and growth room conditions and in carrying out morphological observations and crossing of plant lines
• proven experience in plant scientific research as shown by publications and other recognition

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $75,120 to $91,491 pa (Level A)

This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary. Employee benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a fixed termbasis for three years.

How To Apply

Prior to commencing your application for IRC95978, please review the Position Statement and the relevant selection criteria - click on the apply link to be taken to the relevant page.  You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document.  

Please note that only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted.  Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

As you will be unable to save your application once started, please have all required documents and information available prior to commencing.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC95978.

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au or on +61 (0) 2 9514 1080.

Please be advised that as part of the selection process that you may be requested to deliver a presentation, the audience for which may include individuals not on the Selection Panel.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 14^th June 2017 at 11.59pm(AEST)

UTS is widely acknowledged as a leader in promoting gender equity and social justice. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, UTS is a current participant in the SAGE pilot program, the Australian trial of the Athena Swan gender equity accreditation program. We welcome applications from women, particularly for senior and non-traditional roles.