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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
Australia
Closing date
Jun 4, 2018

Job Details

Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is a research institute of the University of Queensland (UQ) which was established in 2010 and comprises of four research centres – the Centre for Crop Science, the Centre for Horticultural Science, the Centre for Animal Science and the Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences.

QAAFI’s team of 450 researchers, postgraduate students and support staff undertake high impact science for agriculture and food industries. The institute’s strong partnership with the Queensland Government provides our researchers with a direct link to the agriculture industry in Queensland, and world class field research facilities throughout Queensland. Agriculture is one of UQ’s highest ranked research fields nationally and internationally and QAAFI is a global leader in agricultural research in subtropical and tropical production systems.

QAAFI scientists are driven to make a difference to the agriculture and food industries and have over 150 collaborators worldwide.

Details of the research interests of the Institute may be accessed on the Institute’s web site at http://www.qaafi.uq.edu.au

The role

The successful appointee will be part of a team in the Centre for Horticultural Science developing an integrated disease management plan for couch smut (Ustilago cynodontis), a pathogen of green couch (Cynodon dactylon). The research will involve five major components: a literature review, surveys for couch smut in three states (QLD, NSW and WA), fungicide trials, disease resistance screening, and elucidation of the disease cycle, particularly the potential role of mowing in fungal transmission. The appointee will be based at the Ecosciences Precinct, 41 Boggo Road, Dutton Park, QLD 4102.

 

The person

Applicants should possess a PhD in Plant Pathology or Microbiology. You should also have a strong track record in mycology, including knowledge of disease survey techniques, spore inoculation of plants and PCR detection of plant pathogens, excellent statistical and analytic skills, very good writing abilities, and the capacity to work with multidisciplinary research teams.

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 the contact person listed in the job advertisement.

 

Remuneration

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 24 months at Academic level A. The remuneration package will be in the range $81,545 - $87,535 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 17% (total package will be in the range $95,408.59 - $102,416 p.a.).

 

 

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Dr Andrew Geering on +61 7 33432459 or a.geering@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.

Reference: 504472

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