Research Assistant

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 support activities undertaken within the avocado pathology team, including routine isolation and identification of pathogens from nursery and field material, conduct glasshouse and laboratory experiments, collecting and collating research data and verbal and written reporting of experimental results. The person will be responsible for maintaining laboratory and glasshouse facilities with respect to cleanliness and hygiene, reagents, and consumables necessary for research. Assist if required with the supervision and technical support of colleagues, casual staff, and students.

The person

Applicants are required to have qualifications in plant pathology or related disciplines. You should have good general research skills, a strong methodological background, excellent statistical, analytic and organisational 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 Alejandra Riachi, HR Advisor by phone 07 334 62772 or by email  qaafi_hr@uq.edu.au. 

Applications are particularly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remuneration

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed term appointment for 11 months at HEW Level 4. The remuneration package will be in the range $61,179 - $65,055 p.a. pro rata, plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 9.5% (total package will be in the range $66,991 - $71,236 p.a. pro rata).

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Elizabeth Dann on +61 7 3443 2455 or e.dann@uq.edu.au (email preferred).

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.

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.