Postdoctoral Fellow (Atkin)

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Work type:Fixed Term
Location:Canberra / ACT
Categories:Academic

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $76,271 – $95,732 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (for 2.5 years)

The Position

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated team working on a successful ARC Grant – Achieving a step change in the modelling of leaf respiration-photosynthesis relationships.

Variations in leaf respiration can have large impacts on ecosystem functioning and the Earth’s climate. This position will lead a study investigating links between daytime photosynthesis, nocturnal starch degradation and leaf respiration in darkness.

The position will involve extensive fieldwork in small teams, both in Australia and overseas.

The Person

We are looking for a qualified plant scientist with proven and comprehensive knowledge of plant physiology and biochemistry. The appointee will be able to analyse and interpret large data sets, and have a demonstrated capacity to publish papers in international journals. Post-doctoral research experience in areas of plant physiology, abiotic stress will be an advantage

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

The College

The ANU College of Science  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 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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A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here .

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here . We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

For further information please contact Professor Owen Atkin on T: +61 2 6125 5046 E: Owen.Atkin@anu.edu.au .    

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.

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised:13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:14 Nov 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time