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.
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, ****
Deadline September 30, ****
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-environment 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, ****
Location Camden Campus, Australia
Research Environment Established research program on oat rust since ****
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, ****.

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