The University of Sydney is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an externally funded research program focused on oat crown rust under a new 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.

Position Postdoctoral Research Associate

Project Oat Crown Rust Genetics (ARC Linkage Project)

Institution University of Sydney

Location Camden Campus, Australia

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

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

Duration Fixed-term until June 30, 2030

Deadline September 30, 2026

Apply Via University of Sydney application portal

Key Responsibilities

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




- Work collaboratively with Chief Investigators, researchers, breeding organisations, industry partners, and ARC Linkage collaborators

Qualifications

Required:

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

What They Offer

Details

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

Duration Fixed-term until June 30, 2030

Location Camden Campus, Australia

Research Environment Established research program on oat rust since 1934

Collaboration ARC Linkage project with multiple partners

Frequently Asked Questions

- What is the qualification requirement? PhD in Plant Genetics/Genomics, Molecular Biology/Genomics, or Agricultural Science.
- What is the salary? $117,936 – $125,896 + 17% superannuation.
- What is the location? Camden Campus, Australia.
- What is the project focus? Oat crown rust genetics.
- What is the deadline? September 30, 2026.

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