Postdoctoral Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $87,135 - $109,369 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (up to 24 months)

The Position

This is a key role in the Chan Group, located within the Division of Plant Sciences at the Research School of Biology, ANU College of Science and Medicine.

This Postdoctoral Fellow position is central to delivering the research outcomes outlined in the ARC Discovery Project grant ‘Dissecting sensory chloroplasts in specialised cells for climate resilience’. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work closely with the project’s Chief Investigators, Dr Kai Xun Chan (project lead, ANU), Professor Caitlin Byrt (ANU), Professor Zhong-hua Chen (Adelaide University), and Professor Frank Van Breusegem (VIB Ghent) and will be actively involved in experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and dynamic research environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. This position offers an excellent platform for career development in plant molecular biology, cell-specialised 'omics technologies, and cellular signalling.

The Person

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral plant scientist with a strong background in plant molecular biology and cellular biology in relation to the chloroplast-to-nucleus signalling pathways in different leaf cell types. Experience with single cell and/or spatial omics techniques, photosynthetic measurements, and characterisation of chloroplat signalling pathways are essential. We are looking for someone who likes challenging problems and encourages team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic research team addressing fundamental questions in plant biology.

The School

The Research School of Biology is a leading centre of Plant Science research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing issues in plant molecular biology and cellular biology, including chloroplast-to-nucleus signalling under environmental stress and the relationship between chloroplast signalling and cell-type specialisation. 

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres.  Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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For further information please contact Dr Kai Xun Chan, T: +61 2 6125 9581, E: kai.chan@anu.edu.au.  

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Application information

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two-page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30-minute interview

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

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.