Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Australia Application Deadline 17 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
* Full time 3 years fixed term, located on the Camperdown Campus in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences
* Join an exciting collaborative research group in the Faculty of Science
About the opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic PhD graduate to work on rates of evolution in flowering plants. The successful candidate will be part of the Molecular Ecology, Evolution, and Phylogenetics Lab, led by Professor Simon Ho and Professor Nathan Lo. The position is funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project "The biological drivers of evolutionary rate variation" and involves collaboration with colleagues at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* lead research projects on rates of evolution in flowering plants
* analyse large genomic data sets from flowering plants to address key questions in evolutionary biology
* work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with external researchers
* present the results of the research at seminars and conferences
* write papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals
The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is a large and research-active school with expertise in ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and agriculture. It brings together diverse researchers and students to improve teaching and enhance research capacity.
To learn more about the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES), click here .
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who has:
* a PhD in Macroecology, Macroevolution, or closely related discipline
* strong analytical skills in macroecology and/or macroevolution
* strong experience in analysing and curating large data sets, including genomic data
* strong experience in using R for genetic analyses and biological modelling
* experience in using genomic pipelines and high-performance computing resources
* demonstrated independence in conducting research and other scholarly activities.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Simon Drew, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au
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