Overview
Level A $83,268 - $111,939 + 17% Superannuation. As an Associate Research Fellow, you’ll work within a dynamic research program focused on plant molecular biology, genetics, and diagnostics. With mentorship from leading researchers, you’ll develop state-of-the-art molecular diagnostic assays to advance plant disease detection, strengthen biosecurity, and support sustainable agriculture. This role is ideal for an emerging researcher eager to collaborate, innovate, and translate discoveries into applied solutions.
Why work with us? At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin University stands as a beacon of pioneering research and innovation, deeply rooted in the heart of Australia. Our dedication to groundbreaking research initiatives is at the core of our identity, setting us apart as a hub for knowledge seekers and forward-thinking researchers. With a diverse, global community of scholars and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, Deakin University offers an unparalleled platform for those who are passionate about exploring the frontiers of research. Join us on this exhilarating research journey and let Deakin's spirit of inquiry and innovation become the driving force behind your own quest for discovery.
Your role
As an Associate Research Fellow you will:
- Conduct high-quality research and deliver impactful outcomes with mentor support.
- Collaborate on innovative research and share outcomes as part of a team.
- Contribute to funding applications and build industry research partnerships.
- Support student supervision and develop your own early career research plan.
- Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
To be successful, you’ll have
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline
- Ability to contribute to communities through research
- Capacity to contribute to teaching, research and administration
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to contribute to community engagement for research
- Broad expertise in plant molecular biology, including nucleic acid manipulation, gene expression analysis and assay development
- Experience in protein biochemistry, with a focus on protein purification, detection and functional assays
- Familiarity with genome editing technologies (e.g. CRISPR/Cas), diagnostic platforms and molecular techniques for plant health monitoring
How to apply
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ghazanfar Khan, Senior Lecturer, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics via (emailprotected)
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Sunday 5 October at 11.55pm.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive workplace that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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