Graduate Research Assistant

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 520051
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Research support
- Contribute to cutting-edge plant science using imaging and phenotyping technologies.
- Work with a national research infrastructure platform impacting food and crop innovation.
- Full-time appointment on a 3-year, fixed-term basis.
- Base salary range: $80,243 - $88,940 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

**About the area**
The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) is a core facility at UWA that provides researchers and industry with access to advanced microscopy and analysis instrumentation. As host of the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) node at UWA, CMCA supports the digital phenotyping of crops in controlled environments and in the field—empowering breakthroughs in plant science and agriculture.

The UWA APPN Node is based within the School of Molecular Sciences, a vibrant research hub located in the Bayliss Building, where research and teaching span chemistry, molecular biology, synthetic biology, and more.

About the opportunity
- Develop and optimise digital imaging platforms for plant phenotyping in both lab and field settings.
- Support researchers by coordinating image-based experiments and analysing visual and spectral data.
- Manage research data in line with FAIR principles, contributing to national crop research initiatives.

About you
- Qualified in imaging, plant science, data science, or a related field, with hands-on research experience.
- Skilled in image and spectral data analysis, including hyperspectral sensing.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficient in technical writing and a range of digital tools and software.

Special Requirements
- Availability for occasional interstate, intrastate, weekend, and after-hours work.
- Current “C” class driver’s licence required.

**How to apply**
The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 30 April 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**About the University**
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

**Advertised**: 16 Apr 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:30 Apr 2025**W. Australia Standard Time