Postdoctoral Research Associate in Oat Rust Genetics

About the opportunity

Salary

• Base salary is $117,936 to $125,896 plus 17% superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and characterise genetic sources of crown rust resistance in oat germplasm.
• Generate high-quality greenhouse and field phenotypic and genotypic datasets.
• Analyse genetic and disease-screening data using quantitative-genetic, statistical and genomic approaches.
• Deliver research outcomes and milestones under the ARC Linkage project plan.
• Plan and undertake controlled-environment and field-based experiments.
• Apply established disease-screening protocols and assess disease severity and resistance responses.
• Work collaboratively with university researchers, breeding organisations, industry partners and project collaborators.

About you

• Completed PhD in plant genetics, genomics, molecular biology, agricultural science or a relevant field.
• Experience with recombinant DNA technologies such as primer design and cloning.
• Knowledge and experience in bioinformatics, including BLAST searches, SNP calling and GWAS.
• Experience with plant hybridisation, pre-breeding and disease-response scoring in greenhouse and field settings.
• Postdoctoral experience with publication in ISI-ranked peer-reviewed international journals.
• Experience handling plant pathogens, especially biotrophs, and knowledge of cereal pathology and/or genetics.
• Experience developing research projects, protocols, experimental designs, ethics submissions and grant applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while taking initiative and exercising sound judgement.

Location

• The position is located at the Camden Campus.

Application information

• Applications require a cover letter, CV and any additional supporting documentation.
• Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.