Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow

Classification: Academic Level A or Level B
Salary package: $85,010 - $131,227 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 2 February 2028)

The Position

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team with active research programs in plant immunity and pathogen genomics

With no two days being the same, this role is integral to a research project that plans to investigate a link between plant disease resistance and primary metabolism. The primary pathosystem will be infections of wheat with wheat rust fungi. Diverse research approaches including transcriptomics, analysis of Arabidopsis mutants and gas exchange mass spectrometry will underly the project.

The Person

We are looking for a qualified postdoctoral plant scientist with experience in molecular plant physiology and/or pathology. We are looking for someone who likes challenging problems and encourages team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions. 

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For more information about the position please contact John Rathjen on T: +61 2 6125 4584 E: john.rathjen@anu.edu.au

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

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ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

To Apply

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

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.