Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Macquarie University

Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Apply now Job no: 508446 Work type: Full Time Vacancy type: Internal Vacancy, External Vacancy Categories: Academic - Research Only / Fellowship

  Salary Package: From $90,188 - $96,655 (Level A) p.a., plus 13.25% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

  Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed term (7 months). Role to commence in February 2021.

  Location: South Australia Research Development Institute (SARDI, Adelaide)

The Role

Applied BioSciences is currently seeking a suitably qualified Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary team. The project aims to develop knowledge required to support the establishment of sterile insect technique (SIT) for management of insect pests of agriculture in Australia. The primary role of the position is to assess the performance of insect strains and the impacts of operational practises on insect quality through the deployment of standard quality control procedures as well as biologically relevant assays of behaviour and physiology.

The successful applicant will work with Professor Phil Taylor (Macquarie) and Dr Maarten Van Helden (SARDI) to:

  Implement standard UN-FAO/IAEA quality control procedures to assess baseline production quality of sterile insects;

  Implement, and as needed develop, non-standard approaches to assess biological performance of reared insects especially in relation to sexual and ecological competence;

  Refine operational practises for SIT to improve quality of released sterile insects.

About You

You will have completed a PhD in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline. You will enjoy bringing impactful research outcomes and working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team. Your collaborative approach to working with others will ensure you perform effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment. If you are an excellent communicator with a proactive nature and are flexible and resilient in your approach, then this is a role you will thrive in and research organisations you will enjoy working with.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your cv and a separate cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

Essential

  PhD in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related discipline, with emphasis on application;

  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;

  Ability to work collaboratively and work independently without close supervision;

  Relevant experience with assessment, quantification and analysis of insect performance;

  Ability to devise and implement a wide range of ecologically relevant tests of behavioural and physiological performance;

  Experienced at generating practical pest management solutions through basic science;

Desirable

  Experienced with sterile insect technique release programs;

  Experienced with sterile insect mass rearing programs;

  Familiarity with literature related to assessment of sexual and ecological competence.

Role Enquiries: Professor Phil Taylor at phil.taylor@mq.edu.au

Applications Close: 08 January 2021 at 11:55pm AEST

Given current Australian Government COVID-19 border restrictions applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University's values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.

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Advertised: 22 Dec 2020 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 08 Jan 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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