Job Description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an externally funded research program focused on oat crown rust under a recent ARC Linkage Project. This role involves identifying and characterising genetic sources of crown rust resistance in oat germplasm, generating high-quality phenotypic and genotypic datasets, and collaborating with research partners including Murdoch University, IPK Germany, AGF Seeds, Agrifutures, and Diversity Arrays.

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Position Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Project Oat Crown Rust Genetics (ARC Linkage Project)

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Institution University of Sydney

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Location Camden Campus, Australia

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Qualification PhD in Plant Genetics/Genomics, Molecular Biology/Genomics, or Agricultural Science

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Salary $117,936 – $125,896 + 17% superannuation

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Duration Fixed-term until June 30, 2030

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Deadline September 30, 2026

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Apply Via University of Sydney application portal

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Key Responsibilities

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- Undertake research to identify and characterise genetic sources of crown rust resistance in oat germplasm
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- Generate high-quality greenhouse and field phenotypic and genotypic datasets
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- Analyse genetic and disease-screening data using quantitative-genetic, statistical, and genomic approaches
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- Deliver research outcomes and milestones in accordance with the ARC Linkage project plan
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- Plan and undertake controlled-environment and field-based experiments
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- Apply established disease-screening protocols for crown rust resistance
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- Work collaboratively with Chief Investigators, researchers, breeding organisations, industry partners, and ARC Linkage collaborators
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Qualifications

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Required:

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- Completed PhD in Plant Genetics/Genomics, Molecular Biology/Genomics, Agricultural Science, or related field
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- Knowledge and experience in bioinformatics (BLAST, SNP calling, GWAS)
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- Experience in hybridising plants, pre-breeding, and scoring disease responses in greenhouse and field
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- Postdoctoral experience with publications in ISI-ranked peer-reviewed journals
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- Experience handling plant pathogens, especially biotrophs
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- Experience in cereal pathology and/or genetics
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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What They Offer

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Details

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Salary $117,936 – $125,896 + 17% superannuation

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Duration Fixed-term until June 30, 2030

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Location Camden Campus, Australia

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Research Environment Established research program on oat rust since 1934

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Collaboration ARC Linkage project with multiple partners

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Frequently Asked Questions

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- What is the qualification requirement? PhD in Plant Genetics/Genomics, Molecular Biology/Genomics, or Agricultural Science.
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- What is the salary? $117,936 – $125,896 + 17% superannuation.
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- What is the location? Camden Campus, Australia.
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- What is the project focus? Oat crown rust genetics.
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- What is the deadline? September 30, 2026.
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📌 Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Oat Rust Genetics - University of Sydney, Australia (South Australia)
🏢 Agri Opportunities
📍 South Australia