Research Fellow in Plant Biochemistry

Job Description

The University of Melbourne University of Melbourne (UoM), the second oldest university in Australia, has been moulding students ever since it was built in 1853, over 160 years ago. It is known internationally as... Position Number: 0065269Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 3 yearsFaculty: ScienceDepartment/School: School of BioSciencesSalary: Academic Level A – $83,468 – $113,262 (PhD entry level $105,518) p.a. plus 17% super About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a recent PhD graduate with experience in biochemistry or molecular biology to establish a career in crop science. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team at Australia's top University to play a lead role in an innovative approach to translate fundamental biological discoveries to improve grain quality in wheat. Your responsibilities will include: Contributing significantly towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise Assisting in the co-supervision and training of research students Preparing and communicating research outcomes for scientific conferences and research publications to a high academic standard Engaging with relevant professional and industry bodies and stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships. Who We Are Looking For We’re looking for people who demonstrate a strong willingness to contribute to a diverse team, supporting junior researchers and looking for opportunities to develop their own career. You will also have: A PhD in biochemistry or a related field Strong motivation to contribute to the research project Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Technical competence with one or more of the following: proteomics, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP), or similar. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Your New Team – “School of BioSciences“ This position presents an opportunity to join The University of Melbourne’s School of BioSciences. BioSciences houses 60 continuing academic staff, and more than 150 academic staff overall (including postdocs, and other research contingent staff) all working on the world’s top biological challenges – from climate change, biosecurity and pollution to reproductive health and food production. What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page! Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. #J-18808-Ljbffr