About The Team

The Food Futures Institute is one of Murdoch University's research institutes, focused on developing innovating solutions for sustainable food, forestry, and fibre production. This position is based within the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI) and the State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre (SABC).

CCFI conducts research in broadacre and horticultural crops, bringing together academic and research staff who work with industry partners to improve crop yield, quality and resilience. The Centre also supports more than 50 Higher Degree by Research students and is ideally place to capitalise on new technologies and investments in crop agriculture.

SABC is Western Australia's collaborative university-based centre for agricultural and veterinary biotechnology, providing access to specialised technologies, equipment and research facilities that support collaboration across agricultural, environmental and conversation, molecular, biomedical and veterinary sciences.

Your New Role

We are seeking to appoint either a Senior Research Fellow (Level C) or a Principal Research Fellow (Level D) in Murdoch University, South Street Campus.

Senior Research Fellow (Level C)

As a Senior Research Fellow (Level C), you are expected to lead and coordinate innovative genomics and pre-breeding research to advance genetic gain in pulse crops. The role involves delivering multidisciplinary research programs, including field trials, genotyping and sequencing, genomic and bioinformatics analyses, and AI-enabled breeding approaches.

You will contribute to genomic resource development, public research outcomes, secure competitive funding, supervise HDR students and research staff, and collaborate with national and international research partners.





Working closely with the Director of CCFI/SABC, you will provide scientific leadership in the successful delivery of GRDC-funded project, Achieving Improved Genetic Gain for Yield in Chickpea, Faba Bean and Lentil Using Genetic Diversity, while contributing to Murdoch University's strategic research priorities in Food and Agriculture.

- Provide strategic leadership in developing and delivering innovative research programs aligned with CCFI priorities, enhancing national and international research impact
- Lead internationally competitive research in genomics, functional genomics, molecular breeding, AI-enabled crop improvement, and related disciplines
- Build and maintain strategic collaborations with universities, government, industry, and international partners to advance multidisciplinary and translational research outcomes
- Secure competitive research funding, leading major grant applications, and oversee high-quality research programs including glasshouse, controlled-environment, and field-based experiments
- Apply advanced genomics, sequencing bioinformatics, molecular genetics, and AI methodologies to deliver impactful crop improvement and agricultural biotechnology outcomes, translating research into practical applications
- Publish high-quality scholarly outputs, supervise and mentor HDR students and research staff, contribute to teaching and postgraduate education,



and provide leadership in governance, strategic planning, and professional service activities

Principal Research Fellow (Level D)

As a Principal Research Fellow (Level D), you will provide strategic leadership in genomics, functional genomics, pre-breeding and AI-enabled crop improvement across wheat, pulse and horticultural crop research programs. This role involves developing and leading internationally recognised research programs integrating genomics, phenomics, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence, establishing multi-disciplinary research initiatives, fostering strategic partnerships, securing major research funding, supervising and mentoring researchers, and driving the strategic growth and international reputation of CCFI, SABC and Murdoch University.

- Drive and shape internationally recognised research programs in plant genomics, molecular breeding, artificial intelligence, and crop improvement across diverse agricultural systems
- Lead multidisciplinary research teams and deliver cutting-edge solutions to challenges in crop improvement, sustainable agriculture, and food security, aligned with the University and national research priorities
- Design and oversee complex laboratory, glasshouse, controlled-environment and field-related research programs, applying advanced genomics, sequencing, bioinformatics, quantitative genetics, and AI enabled approaches
- Secure major national and international research funding, develop industry partnership and build strategic collaborations with universities, government agencies, industry, CGIAR centres, and global research organisations
- Translate research discoveries into practical breeding and agricultural

📌 Senior Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow (Melville)
🏢 Murdoch University
📍 Melville