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Laureate Fellow Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant biology

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Apr 4, 2019

Job Details

The School of Biological Sciences

The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Queensland is one of the largest most productive Biology Departments in Australia with strengths in ecology, evolution, genetics, and conservation biology. Information about the School may be accessed: http://www.biology.uq.edu.au/

The lab of ARC Laureate Fellow Prof Christine Beveridge, FAA, is embedded in the School of Biological Sciences, and benefits from collaborations with the school and with other schools in the Faculty of Science ( https://science.uq.edu.au/ ) and QAAFI ( https://qaafi.uq.edu.au/ ). The School has an established reputation for research and teaching excellence and is extremely well positioned to foster collaborative research and training opportunities.

The role

The Laureate Fellow Postdoctoral Research Associate will drive a program supported by the Laureate Fellowship and which addresses a central aim on the function of the sugar signalling metabolite, trehalose 6-phosphate on shoot branching. In addition to research, they will perform administrative and other activities associated with the Laureate Fellowship.

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD in plant biology relating to plant development and specialising in trehalose 6-phosphate and shoot branching. They will have a publication history in high quality journals and evidence of an ability to establish a strong independent research program.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage ( https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity ) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to science.recruitment@uq.edu.au

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term (3 year) appointment at Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $67, 542 - $90,982 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $79,024 - $106,448 p.a.).

The University of Queensland also offers other competitive options including salary sacrificing, on campus childcare, leave packaging and discounted private health insurance as well as many other benefits.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Christine Beveridge on +61 7 3365 7525 or email c.beveridge@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 and Selection Criteria responses.

For information on completing the application process click here .

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