Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team at Charles Sturt University. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will contribute to a research project investigating the management and diagnosis of grapevine trunk diseases in vineyards and nurseries.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a research team to develop and implement laboratory, glasshouse, and field experiments to investigate the epidemiology and management of grapevine wood diseases.
• Conduct independent high-level data collection and analysis, and report findings to the project team.
• Identify new research project areas and develop proposals for funding.
• Work closely with the Principal Scientist to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Doctoral or close to completing a doctoral qualification in plant pathology, mycology, microbiology, molecular biology, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
• Ability to plan and undertake field, laboratory, and glasshouse trials in investigations of fungal pathogens of agricultural/horticultural crops.
• Ability to develop rapid diagnostics using molecular tools (qPCR, LAMP).
• Record of research or professional activity relevant to the discipline.

What We Offer

• Fixed-term position for up to 3 years.
• Full-time employment.
• Level A/B salary range: AUD$90,822 pa to AUD$121,504 pa (plus 17% superannuation).
• Relocation assistance available.