Postdoctoral Fellow (Schwessinger)

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

Classification: Academic Level A

Salary package: $89,708 – $95,732 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Fixed Term appointment for 24 months (possibility of extension), full time (part-time, job share or a gradual increase in hours will be considered)

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities .

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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.

The Position

This is a key role in a friendly, motivated, and highly collaborative team providing strong world leading expertise in plant fungal pathogen genomics with a focus on pathogens important to Australia such as the wheat stripe rust fungus. The successful candidate will lead their own research program on wheat stripe rust fungus evolution, host adaptation and genome regulation supported by an excellent team embedded in the Research School Biology.

The Person

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with colleagues. Highly developed organisational skills and effective self-management are key. We are looking for someone with experience in plant pathogen genomics, evolutionary biology, and/or epigenetic (DNA and chromatin modification) genome regulation in fungi.

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

For more information about the position please contact Dr Benjamin Schwessinger on T: +61 2 6125 7794 E: benjamin.schwessinger@anu.edu.au

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two to three page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to complete a:

• 30 minute interview using behavioural interview questions
• 10 min presentation on previous work addressing the selection criteria

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 9708 Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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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:30 Sep 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:31 Oct 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time