Postdoctoral Research Fellow

**(Level A) $81,293 - $109,307 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Fulltime, fixed term research position, available for 12 months.**

**Research Fellow Opportunity in Protein Biochemistry.**

This is an exciting opportunity for a completed or nearly completed _PhD graduate with experience in protein biochemistry_ to join the Herbicide and Antimicrobial Innovation Laboratory led by ARC Future Fellow Dr Tatiana Soares da Costa.

The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is one of eight Schools in the Faculty of SET, and represents a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and product conferring capability, with infrastructure and resources at the Waite Campus of the University of Adelaide.

**To be successful you will need**:

- A completed or nearly completed PhD in Protein Biochemistry
- Demonstrated expertise in developing 3D protein structure models, protein-ligand docking and bioinformatics
- Demonstrated experience using protein visualisation software (e.g., PyMol)
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, organisational and communication skills
- Demonstrated high level of self-motivation, personal management skills and teamwork

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your division's broader role**

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, 12 August 2025.

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:
**Alessia Rotolo**
Senior Talent Acquisition Officer | Human Resources

You'll find a full selection criteria document below.