• Opportunity is located in Lismore, NSW. Full-time, fixed-term until December 2023
• Remuneration package up to $138,092
• ARC linkage project – Rice Breeding and Genetics

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to participate in an ARC linkage grant on Rice Breeding and Genetics. Working with a team of specialist researchers, the Research Fellow will implement and manage a small-scale recurrent selection breeding program aimed at providing locally adapted pigmented rice germplasm to Northern NSW rice growers.

The appointee will engage with local industry to align project outputs with grower and consumer demand and will oversee all aspects of the controlled environment and field experiments, along with management of associated data.

The remuneration package for this position is up to $138,092 per annum (inclusive of base salary $99,649-$118,027 per annum and 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

About you

We are seeking applications from researchers withproven project management skills and the ability to successfully engage industry to maximise the outcomes of a research project.

Building on your PhD studies in biological or agricultural science, you should have experience in plant germplasm, controlled pollination crosses, phenotyping and analysis of segregations. Along with your proven skills in managing complex data sets and preparation of technical reports, you will demonstrate successful research outputs supported by an emerging or established publication track record.

The University’s values are integrity and collegiality. Alignment with these values, along with the ability to actively contribute to the success of a team, are inherent requirements of the role.

About us

Southern Cross Universityis a progressive, young and connected university with vibrant campuses in two states. Our growing world-class status is reinforced by our outstanding research reputation. The Excellence in Research for Australia report has ranked Southern Cross as ‘at world standard or above’ across 23 diverse research fields of global and national significance.

Southern Cross University offers flexible work arrangements, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, professional learning opportunities, mentoring programs and support to undertake further study.

Applications close at 9:00 am AEDT on Monday, 14 December 2020 and must be submitted through the online portal.

To view the full position advertisement and details of the application process please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to the Southern Cross University website.