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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Marine Phytoplankton Physiology

Employer
University of Technology Sydney
Location
Sydney, Australia
Salary
$107,132 to $126,796
Closing date
Jun 16, 2021

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The Faculty of Science aims to ensure equitable representation in all occupational categories and in all levels of its workforce. In an effort to eliminate employment barriers we especially encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, from individuals with primary carer responsibilities, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and from women.

The Marine Microphycology Lab couples cell physiology and biochemistry, to investigate cellular processes and biochemical adaptations in microalgae in response to environmental change. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level B) to join our team. In this position, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out experimental work as part of a recently funded Australian Research Council Grant Diatom silica production under future ocean conditions, genes to biomes, which is focused on integrating physiological, biochemical, molecular and modelling approaches to better understand the implications of ocean acidification and warming on diatom silica production.

Specifically, the incumbent will utilise their expertise in microbiology, microscopy and data processing to support ship-board and laboratory-based experiments to contribute to the goals of the project. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing extensive logistical, supervisory and laboratory managerial support to the Marine Microphycology Lab at UTS.

The successful applicant will have:
  • PhD in microbiology, phytoplankton physiology or related research
  • Demonstrated expertise in the application of fluorescence microscopy techniques and image processing
  • Extensive hands-on experience in microbiological approaches (culturing and isolation of phytoplankton, physiological assessment including PAM fluorometry, oxygen productivity, cell viability using flourescent dyes, etc.),
    Knowledge and experience in Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy
  • Experience in molecular (omics) and environmental chemistry approaches
  • Excellent quantitative skills and capacity for analysing, interpreting and integrating complex datasets using R
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills to resolve issues to expedite research
  • Demonstrated experience supervising students (Honours and HDR)

Benefits
  • This role also attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
  • This position is part time (0.6FTE) and appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for 3 years (36 months).
  • UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.


How to Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Statement from the UTS website.

You are required to address the Selection Criteria in your submission, in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria .

UTS is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and we encourage applicants where relevant to include a relative to opportunity or career disruption/break statement within their CV.

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At UTS, our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. At UTS, the concepts of equity and social justice are at our core - we are recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and valuing diversity.

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