Classification: Academic Level A

Salary package: $85,010-$106,702 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Term: Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 24 months)

Position Description and Selection Criteria: PD and PEWER - Academic Level A_42149.docx

The Position

This is a key role in the newly established Melonek Group, located within the Division of Plant Sciences at the Research School of Biology, ANU Collage of Science and Medicine.

With no two days being the same, this Postdoctoral Fellow position is central to delivering the research outcomes outlined in the ARC Discovery Project grant ‘Unleashing the Potential of Restorer-of-Fertility Proteins for Hybrid Crops’. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work closely with the project’s Chief Investigators, Dr Joanna Melonek (project lead, ANU) and Professor Ian Small (The University of Western Australia), and will be actively involved in experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and dynamic research environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. This position offers an excellent platform for career development in plant molecular biology, genomics, and crop biotechnology.

The Person

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral plant scientist with a strong background in plant molecular biology. Experience with protein purification and mass spectrometry will be considered an advantage. We are looking for someone who likes challenging problems and encourages team members and colleagues to workshop effective solutions.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic research team addressing fundamental questions in plant biology with real-world applications in crop improvement.

The School

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and work class facilities at the Research School of Biology here.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment and Society, Mathematics, Physics, and Science Communication and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

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For further information please contact, Joanna Melonek, T: +61 2 6125 52322, E: [email protected].

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

Closing date: Tuesday 3 June 2025, 11:55pm (AEST)