Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Fellow – Acweb
The University of Queensland Saint Lucia, Queensland
Job Description
Academic level A or B
Fixed-term position for up to 12 months
Closing date on 12 April 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-23945)
About This Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow, further develop and implement our meta-omics approaches, particularly with respect to metaproteomics, linked to metagenomic analysis and phylogenetic analysis, within our world-leading Centre. This will initially focus specifically on formate conversion to PHA within an ARC Discovery project, but is a strategic position with broad applicability in the Centre and with broader collaborators.
The emphasis on the position is to conduct functional analysis of autotrophic fixation of formate and gases (CO2/CO/H2) in purple phototrophic bacteria generating polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) within an ARC Discovery Project. The research fellow will be an expert in metaproteomic analysis of mixed culture communities, and will conduct a metagenomic library, supporting metaproteomic analysis (and other tools as necessary) to identify mechanisms of formate fixation and accumulation as PHA, as well as analysing function of non-PPB flanking community. This role will be expected to contribute to teaching and supervision of research students at honours, master and PhD levels and there will be a significant focus on encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration in terms of both developing a vision and actions.
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow, will be responsible for managing the effective implementation of this research, including study initiation processes, project implementation and delivery, and collaborator relationships.
Key responsibilities will include:
Teaching
Contribute to teaching and supervision of research students at honours, master and PhD levels, including as associate supervisor.
Industry engagement to support knowledge build and transfer directed at industrial outcomes.
Research
Conduct phylogenetic, metagenomic analysis (goal of supporting metaproteomic analysis), and metaproteomic analysis to analyse fixation and accumulation mechanisms in phototrophic purple bacteria.
Contribute to ancillary phototrophic bacteria research, including pigment production.
Manipulation of samples, including (depending on skill set) enrichment or isolate operations.
Further develop pipelines for metaproteomic analysis of environmental samples using metagenomic and phylogenetic analysis.
Provide ancillary support to researchers at the Biopolymer training centre at Chemical Engineering
Collaborate with adjacent research programmes at ACWEB, Chemical Engineering, UQ, and collaborating organisations.
Present findings at internal ACWEB and industry seminars, conferences and industry workshops as required.
Publish research in the form of high quality refereed journal publications.
Service and Engagement
Service role to A/B level research only staff as developed in discussion with supervisor.
Actively engage and collaborate internally within the AWCEB, ITTC, and partners to foster their relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies, universities and the wider community. This will include meetings with industry partners and showcase and conference events.
Engage with external stakeholders who include other supporting industry and academic partners and a broader consortium of industry representatives and participants from other broadly related research projects.
Any other duties as reasonably directed by your supervisor.
Citizenship and Service
Demonstrate citizenship behaviours that align to the UQ values.
Contribute to internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
Contribute to internal service roles and processes, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
Provide support to other academic positions as needed and during absences.
Perform a range of administrative functions.
Duties as listed above, in addition to the following:
Engage with collaborators both at ACWEB, UQ and more broadly to develop national significance and leadership.
Engage in independent and/or team research program including external funding and achieve national recognition and impact in the research area.
Work with colleagues and postgraduates in the development and conduct of joint research projects, especially projects that are interdisciplinary and contribute to the strategic direction of the Centre.
Foster relations with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.
Shows leadership of self and others through mentoring and collaboration.
This role is subject to The University’s .
About You
To be considered at Level A, you will possess:
A PhD bioinformatics or biotechnology.
Demonstrated experience in mixed culture metaproteomic analysis and/or pure culture proteomic analysis and/or metagenomic analysis, with a strong interest in metaproteomic analysis.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Ability to mentor junior researchers (postdoctoral and PhD).
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary field, and synthesize data from multiple sources.
To be considered at Level B, you will possess:
A PhD bioinformatics or biotechnology.
Demonstrated experience in mixed culture metaproteomic analysis and/or pure culture proteomic analysis and/or metagenomic analysis, with a strong interest in metaproteomic analysis.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Ability to mentor junior researchers (postdoctoral and PhD).
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary field, and synthesize data from multiple sources.
Demonstrated ability to publish strong journal publications, particularly in the water and environmental biotechnology fields.
Ability to conduct and culture environmental isolates or enrichments.
Knowledge of phototrophic biotechnology.
What We Can Offer
This is a full-time (100% FTE), fixed-term position at an Academic Level A or B commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
The full-time equivalent base salary at Level A will be in the range of $74,308.68 – $99,426.59 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range of $86,941.16 – $116,329.11 per annum.
The full-time equivalent base salary at Level B will be in the range of $104,579.69 – $124,187.99 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range of $122,358.21 – $145,299.95 per annum.
The following flexible employment options may be available for this role: Variable start or finish times; compressed hours.
For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit and review .
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Professor Damien Batstone, Director of Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, via .
For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section
Resume
About the Selection Process
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted.
Other Information
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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