Int Grant-Funded Researcher B
Based in the College of Science in the school of Agriculture food & Wine located at the Waite Campus
Full-time, fixed term initially offered for three (3) years, with continuation for a further three (3) years subject to a satisfactory mid-term performance review and the successful achievement of the role requirements and key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Work that matters
The school is seeking to attract an outstanding applicant who has the expertise in plant omics for major crops in Australia. Outputs from this investment will lead to new research discoveries related to fundamental understanding of multi-omics particularly spatiotemporal transcriptomics for improvement of abiotic stress tolerance and quality of wheat, barley and grapevine. The role will be for 6 years subject to satisfactory mid-term (36 months) performance review and meeting key performance indicators.
The team
Our team includes leading researchers, educators and industry collaborators, shaping teaching and discovery at Waite campus and beyond. The successful candidate reports to the Professor in Plant Physiology and will be a part of his research team.
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The Location
Our campuses are home to several co-located industry partners, affiliated researchers, and research institutes of international significance. This innovative community gives students the unique opportunity to gain practical knowledge through participation in ongoing national and international research projects and supports researchers with a rich network for collaboration and partnership.
Our people
Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety and meeting new people. You will experience a range of tasks and interactions, keeping your workday interesting and engaging.
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Experience
To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:
- PhD qualification in agriculture, horticulture, plant biology, or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated research excellence in plant biology and omics research, including areas such as single cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, population genetics, and crop science.
- Proven expertise in experimental design, research execution, data analysis, interpretation of results and scientific report writing within plant omics and multi-omics research.
- Strong track record of publications in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, with demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts for publication.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead research projects, build collaborative partnerships, and effectively engage and negotiate with domestic and international industry stakeholders.
- Proven supervision, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the successful supervision of Higher Degree by Research students and a demonstrated commitment to organisational values including integrity, respect, excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Submit your application by 11:30pm Monday 15 June 2026