About the role As a Research Scientist, you will conduct advanced genetic research on beef cattle populations, with a focus on complex data analysis, genetic evaluation software development, and delivery of research and development outputs for industry stakeholders.
You will work collaboratively within a research team to develop and implement genetic improvement solutions for the Australian beef cattle industry, contributing to world-leading national genetic evaluation systems including BREEDPLAN.
About you To be successful in this role, you will have a solid understanding of quantitative genetics and genomic evaluation, grounded in a PhD in a relevant discipline.




You are someone who enjoys working at the intersection of research and real-world application equally comfortable developing novel statistical methods as you are ensuring those methods are implemented and communicated to industry.
You are technically capable and curious, with solid programming skills and confidence navigating complex datasets.
You bring rigor and attention to detail to everything you do, and you take pride in producing work that is reproducible, well-documented, and fit for purpose.
You communicate clearly and adapt your message to your audience.
You build productive working relationships and engage constructively with colleagues, collaborators and industry stakeholders.

📌 Research Scientist (Armidale)
🏢 University Of New England
📍 Armidale