Int Grant-Funded Researcher B (Mitcham)

Offer Description
- Based in the College of Science in the school of Agriculture food & Wine located at the Waite Campus
- Full‑time, fixed‑term initially offered for three (3) years, with continuation for a further three (3) years subject to a satisfactory mid‑term performance review and the successful achievement of the role requirements and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Salary range: Level B – $114,917 – $135,932 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) Work that matters The school is seeking to attract an outstanding applicant who has the expertise in plant omics for major crops in Australia. Outputs from this investment will lead to recent research discoveries related to fundamental understanding of multi‑omics particularly spatiotemporal transcriptomics for improvement of abiotic stress tolerance and quality of wheat, barley and grapevine. The role will be for 6 years subject to satisfactory mid‑term (36 months) performance review and meeting key performance indicators. The team Our team includes leading researchers, educators and industry collaborators, shaping teaching and discovery at Waite campus and beyond. The successful candidate reports to the Professor in Plant Physiology and will be a part of his research team. Experience
- PhD qualification in agriculture, horticulture, plant biology, or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated research excellence in plant biology and omics research, including areas such as single cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, population genetics, and crop science.
- Proven expertise in experimental design, research execution, data analysis, interpretation of results and scientific report writing within plant omics and multi‑omics research.
- Strong track record of publications in high‑quality international peer‑reviewed journals, with demonstrated ability to prepare manuscripts for publication.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead research projects, build collaborative partnerships, and effectively engage and negotiate with domestic and international industry stakeholders.
- Proven supervision, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the successful supervision of Higher Degree by Research students and a demonstrated commitment to organisational values including integrity, respect, excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion. Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and critically, with the capacity to translate research outcomes into practical real‑world applications.
- Knowledge of, and established connections within, the Australian grains and/or horticultural industry. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Contact For further information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Zhong‑Hua Chen (quoting reference number 493064): Evelyn Ruth, Talent Acquisition Advisor. Job Status: EXPIRED #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r7qmx