Job no: 518380
Work type: full time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Research support
About the role:
About the area:
The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) at the University of Western Australia is host to the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN), a National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) program supported by the Commonwealth Government. The APPN is a nationwide network of research facilities whose mission is to provide open access to advanced technologies for the digital phenotyping of horticultural and agricultural crops. The APPN node at UWA encompasses two primary research platforms: controlled environment phenotyping facilities, mobile phenotyping units and field sites.
This position is based within the School of Molecular Sciences, housed in the Bayliss Building, where research, undergraduate and postgraduate education span the fields of chemistry, chemical biology, human, microbial, and plant biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics, materials, nanotechnology, omics technologies, synthetic biology, and systems biology. The School has a strong PhD cohort, successful, externally funded research programmes, and collaborations with national and international universities, industry, hospitals, and community stakeholders, generating high-quality publications, patents, and spin-out companies.
About the opportunity:
About you:
Note: A current “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant. Occasional interstate travel may be required. Occasional travel within the state may be required. Occasional weekend work.
Position description: PD Graduate Research Assistant - (518380).docx
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nic Taylor at nicolas.taylor@uwa.edu.au
How to apply:
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 24th October 2024.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University:
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity:
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Advertised: 26 Sep 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Oct 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time