Research Fellow in Plant Natural Product
4 weeks ago
**Job no**: 0063619
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 24 months
**Faculty**:Faculty of Science
**Department/School**:School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
**Salary**:Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super
- Study how flavonoids are produced in eucalypts, focusing on key molecular processes.
- Drive innovative research collaborating with industry on flavonoid production.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families
**About the Role**
The Research Fellow in Plant Natural Product Biosynthesis will focus on characterising the biochemical pathways for flavonoid biosynthesis in eucalypts, specifically investigating the molecular mechanisms of flavonoid O- and C-methylation. This role involves both applied and basic research, contributing to the development of plantation eucalypts as a commercial source of flavonoids through collaboration with industry.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Significantly contribute towards the research effort of the team and to develop your research expertise with an increasing degree of autonomy.
- In collaboration of Senior Academic staff conduct internationally competitive research, resulting in publications in high impact journals.
- Actively participate at School meetings and with guidance, contribute to planning activities or committee work to support capacity building in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences.
- Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard in accordance with the research expectations of the University of Melbourne
**Who We Are Looking For**
You will have excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication abilities in English. You demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and positively in a multidisciplinary research-based team environment, effectively liaising with people from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, you possess exceptional organisational skills to meet deadlines and ensure timely project completion.
You will also have:
- Completion of a PhD in plant molecular biology or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in transcriptomics, cloning methods and recombinant protein expression.
- A demonstrated aptitude for research, with a sound publication record in relevant areas, commensurate with experience and opportunities.
- Strong evidence of ability and desire to build an academic research career trajectory.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
**Your New Team - “The Faculty of Science“**
The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES) brings together a variety of discipline strengths and innovative solutions in ecosystem processes and management, food industries and systems, and agricultural practices and industry.
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.
Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.
This depth of knowledge positions the faculty to better understand, explore and impact our world and humanity, within a truly comprehensive Faculty of Science.
**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page
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