Grant-Funded Researcher in Plant Breeding or Genetics

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's leading Group of Eight, research-intensive universities and is consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1874, it is Australia's third oldest university with a strong reputation for preparing educated leaders and delivering research outcomes that contribute to local, national and global wellbeing.

University of Adelaide employees enjoy a range of benefits and favourable work conditions that include opportunities for career development and advancement. 

The Faculty of Sciences is one of five faculties at the University of Adelaide. As the first university in Australia to grant degrees in science (1882), science has long been at the cornerstone of the institution and this continues today. As a research and education leader in fields such as agriculture, food & wine, animal & veterinary sciences, biological sciences, and physical sciences, the Faculty offers an exciting and innovative work environment.

The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is embedded in the Faculty of Sciences. The school is located at the University's Waite campus, the pre-eminent agricultural and wine science research site in the Southern Hemisphere. The School offers academic programs in food and nutrition science, applied biology, agricultural science, viticulture and oenology and plant biotechnology. The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine has world-class expertise and facilities in human nutrition, agricultural and plant sciences, plant breeding, viticulture and oenology and biochemistry. The School is home to a range of research centres and works closely with a number of co-located partners including CSIRO (Agriculture, Land & Food), South Australian Research & Development Institute and Australian Wine Research Institute, as well as the South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute.

The Department of Agricultural Science, within the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is renowned for its expertise in crop improvement, among other related disciplines. We are seeking an enthusiastic post-doctoral research fellow to join us. Under the general direction of two senior breeders, the researcher will undertake laboratory and field-based research that contributes to current breeding programs and associated projects that are funded by numerous stakeholders. Crops of interest currently include durum wheat, barley and faba beans. It is expected that the successful candidate will also have the aptitude to develop new relationships with industry partners in this broad area.

You should have completed a PhD in plant breeding or genetics (or related discipline) with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education/training/experience.

Salary: (Level A) $67,894 - $91,425 per annum.

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 17% applies.

Term of Position: This fixed-term position is available immediately until December 2019 in the first instance.

Your application must:

• Include your resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Address the selection criteria
• Quote the relevant reference number
• Include residency status
• Include the names and contact details for three referees

Please address and upload your responses to the selection criteria within the online application. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Associate Professor Jason Able, email: jason.able@adelaide.edu.au or phone: (08) 8313 7075.

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Closing date: 11.55pm, 13 August 2018

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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