School of Molecular Sciences
ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology
- Seeking high-calibre individuals to use Plant Synthetic and Molecular Biology approaches to create innovative and translatable solutions to important biological challenges that are relevant to growing and utilizing plants in space and in vertical farming on earth.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for three years.
- Base salary range: Level A, $80,520 – $108,362 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
- Two positions available
About the area
The School of Molecular Sciences is home to the research laboratory of Professor Ian Small, Professor Harvey Millar and Professor Ryan Lister who collaborate as the University of Western Australia’s node of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S). P4S aims to re-imagine plant design and bioresource production to enable off-Earth habitation and provide transformative solutions to improve on-Earth sustainability. P4S is a newly funded 7-year collaboration between The University of Western Australia and four other Universities in Australia.
About the opportunity
These foundation postdoctoral appointments in Plant Synthetic and Molecular Biology will allow you to start your career in an internationally recognised program of research. You will be mentored in the laboratory of Professor Ian Small and engage in collaborative research projects with P4S University colleagues and Industry partners. You will take part in supervising students in high quality postgraduate teaching programmes and in educational outreach activities and be involved in translation of fundamental biomolecular science to provide innovative solutions to the future of plant use on earth and beyond. Specifically, you will be working on projects focusing on building Synbio parts and tools for using plant chloroplasts as protein production factories (for producing therapeutics or nutraceuticals, or useful biomolecules such as enzymes, or for improving plant nutrient content).
About you
- Demonstrated experience in synthetic and/or molecular biology
- Demonstrated experience in research project management
- Demonstrated experience in preparing manuscripts for publication
Position description: 
POSITION DESCRIPTION [Research Associate] - Level [A].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ian Small at ian.small@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
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Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 6 November 2024
This position is open to international applicants.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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