First listed on: 29 December 2017

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A or B
Salary package: Academic Level A ($70,107 - $88,446) / Academic Level B ($96,087 - $109,181) + 17% Superannuation
Term: Fixed Term 18 month Appointment - ceasing 30 September 2019


• The project aims to identify new opportunities for wheat improvement through selective breeding for Energy Use Efficiency (EUE).

• This role will be involved in for the International Wheat Yield (IWYP) partnership focuses on genetic variation, gene expression, metabolism and growth studies.

• The following position will conduct laboratory and field-based research designed to deliver breakthroughs in wheat yield increases by linking genetic variation in yield, vegetative growth and biomass production to respiratory rate, capacity and substrate and by defining a series of powerful EUE traits for prebreeding.

Position overview

The Research School of Biology, comprises a dynamic team of academics focused on achieving excellence in research and teaching. The School is currently seeking to appoint either a Postdoctoral fellow (Academic Level A) or a Research Fellow (Academic Level B) in the fields of genetic variation, gene expression, metabolism and wheat growth studies.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Plant Biology with a track record of independent research in the field of plant molecular biology, quantitative genetics or bioinformatics with relevant experience and/or training and is looking to further develop their research potential with leading academics. As well as advancing his or her own research career, the successful candidate will help lead a project funded through the International Wheat Yield Partnership (IWYP) focused on improving wheat energy use efficiency.

For queries, please contact Professor Barry Pogson Email: barry.pogson@anu.edu.au Telephone: 02 6125 5629 [link removed]

Position Description: IWYP Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf

Closing Date: 11 February 2018

Please frame you application to the level at which you are applying (Academic Level A or B) and toward the appropriate selection criteria.

The University offers a variety of attractive benefits for staff in terms of competitive superannuation and progressive work environment.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via:indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion


Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
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