Position Details
* Based in the College of Science at the Waite Campus
* Full-time, fixed term contract until June 2030
* Salary Range: $82,922 - $92,203 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
* Contribute to nationally significant agricultural research tackling herbicide resistance
Role Summary
Support cutting‐edge weed science research through molecular biology, laboratory operations, and plant sample analysis.
Responsibilities
* Support research that protects grain production and strengthens sustainable farming practices across Australia.
* Perform molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and gene sequencing.
* Maintain laboratory operations, administration, procurement, and safety processes.
* Balance hands‐on laboratory work, plant handling, data management, and team collaboration in a dynamic and purpose‐driven setting.
Qualifications
* Qualifications in science, laboratory technology, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
* Experience in molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, and gene sequencing.
* Experience supporting laboratory operations, administration, procurement, and safety processes.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accurate data management capability.
* Ability to work collaboratively with researchers, students, and multidisciplinary project teams.
* Experience using data management or analysis software such as Excel, GenStat, R, or similar (desirable).
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.
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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