Senior / Principal Research Fellow - Horticulture Breeding / Genomics

at  The University of Queensland

SENIOR / PRINCIPAL RESEARCH FELLOW - HORTICULTURE BREEDING / GENOMICS

Employer
The University of Queensland
Location
Nambour, Sunshine Coast (AU)
Salary
AUD$132,201 - $152,202, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Closing date
6 Jun 2024
Discipline
Applied Science, Environmental Science, Life Science
Job Type
Principal Investigator, Researcher
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
PhD
Sector
Academia

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Appointment at Level C

• Completion of a PhD in horticultural science and predictive and genomic informed plant breeding.
• An established profile in research in the discipline area.
• National recognition in the area of expertise, with an internationally developing profile and an established record of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.
• A strong record of successfully seeking, obtaining and managing external research funding.
• A solid record of supervision of Honours and Research Higher Degree students to successful completion.
• A growing record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with a strong contribution to external activities

Appointment at Level D

• Completion of a PhD with over 7 years of postdoctoral experience in horticultural science and predictive and genomic informed plant breeding.
• An outstanding national and international record of research impact and achievement in horticultural plant breeding, with an excellent record of publications in reputed refereed journal and presenting at conferences.
• Demonstrated ability of successfully obtaining and managing external research funding as the project leader.
• Demonstrated success in leading plant breeding programs and developing successful partnerships with industry.
• Demonstrated ability in quantitative and statistical analysis of large genomic data sets.
• An extensive record of supervision of Honours and Higher Degree Research students to successful completion.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from multi-disciplinary teams.
• Evidence of leadership contributing to engagement, collaboration, and performance.
• A strong record of meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with contribution to external activities.
• Work Rights: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.

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