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Research Assistant

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jun 30, 2016

Job Details

School of Agriculture and Food Sciences 

The School of Agriculture and Food Sciences is one of the largest agricultural schools in Australia, comprising research and teaching experts in agribusiness, animals and wildlife, environment, plants and soil, and food and nutrition. The School offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research degrees encompassing those disciplines ranging from Bachelor to Doctorate. Situated at St Lucia and Gatton within the Faculty of Science, the School is a large and dynamic multidisciplinary hub with farm, pasture and laboratory facilities, and an established reputation for excellence and commitment to finding innovative and technology focussed solutions to global challenges. UQ is ranked amongst the top two universities in Australia and one of the top 20 universities in the world for agriculture. (QS World University Rankings by subject 2015 Agriculture and Forestry).

The role

The successful appointee will join the Nexgen Plants Pty Ltd research group within the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences. The role predominantly involves plant tissue culture and plant transformation work, with some basic molecular biology and general laboratory duties. The appointee will work within a professional team environment, working closely with other research staff and students.

The person

Applicants should possess qualifications in relevant disciplines. You should also be professional, have a strong work ethic, relevant experience, and be personable and approachable.

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at HEW Level 4. The remuneration package will be in the range $57,698.64 - $61,462.02 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $67,507.41 - $71,910.56).

Position Description

499101_Research Assistant.pdf

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Richard Moyle on +61 7 33651743 or r.moyle1@uq.edu.au.

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter, Resume with three referee contact details and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here.

Reference: 499101

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Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.

"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."

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