Job Description
Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation .
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Full time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years.
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Base salary will be in the range $85,372 - $113,659 + 17% super (Academic Level A).
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Based at our St Lucia campus .
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About This Opportunity
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Join a visionary and collaborative research team focused on developing innovative RNA-based crop protection technologies that can help shape a more sustainable future for Australian agriculture.
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As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in RNA Biology, you will play a key role in advancing research within the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) funded Soil Borne Disease Initiative.
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Working alongside leading researchers from The University of Queensland and the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, you will investigate RNA-based biopesticides to protect grain crops from root lesion nematodes, a major constraint on grain production.
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This is an exciting prospect to contribute to high-impact, industry-connected research while building your career within a globally recognised research environment.
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Key responsibilities
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Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to
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Research: Lead and contribute to high-quality research in RNA interference (RNAi) for plant protection against root lesion nematodes, including experimental design, laboratory investigations, data analysis and publication of research outcomes.
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Prepare reports and presentations for industry partners and stakeholders, contribute to grant applications, and participate in collaborative research activities with government and industry.
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Supervision and Researcher Development: Support and mentor research assistants, higher degree by research students, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training activities.
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Citizenship and Service: Contribute to a supportive, inclusive and collaborative research culture through active participation in service, engagement and partnership-building activities across the University and broader community.
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This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance .
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About You
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Completion, of a PhD in RNAi, plant molecular biology, nematode molecular biology, or a closely related discipline, Post Doctoral experience in this role would be advantageous.
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Demonstrated expertise in RNA-focused molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, restriction digests, RNA expression and purification, detection methodologies, and molecular analysis.
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Experience planning, managing and delivering research projects independently while meeting project objectives and deadlines.
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Evidence of scientific research achievement, including publication of research outputs in peer-reviewed journals.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and industry-engaged research environments.
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Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of professional integrity.
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Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and scientific publications.
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Desirable experience with transcriptomic analysis, bioinformatics tools,



plant pathology systems, and engagement with industry stakeholders or funding bodies.
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About UQ
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As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds from around the world within a collaborative, inclusive and inspiring environment where interdisciplinary partnerships drive meaningful impact.
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At UQ, we are creating change together. You will be challenged, inspired and rewarded while working with a connected network of researchers, industry partners and innovators committed to solving real-world problems through discovery, translation and impact.
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UQ continues to invest in world-class agricultural and plant science capability. Researchers recently unveiled the Plant Futures Facility, a $65 million state-of-the-art research facility at the St Lucia campus designed to accelerate crop innovation and precision plant research. Learn more here:
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The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, adaptable working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
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from being part of a Group of Eight university,
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to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities,
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up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave,
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17.5% annual leave loading,
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flexible working arrangements,
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access to exclusive internal-only vacancies,
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and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
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Other Information
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Pre-empl
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📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Rna Biology (Queensland)
🏢 UQ
📍 Queensland