Senior Lecturer in Translational PhotosynthesisThe Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Translational Photosynthesis to join their team!
The Senior Lecturer in Translational Photosynthesis will establish a world-leading research and teaching program in building resilience of key cereal and fibre crops to future changes in climate which will contribute to Western’s world-leading research strategy in addressing the key UN Sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Key tasks include undertaking and leading high-quality research in carbon assimilation pathways to identify and develop heat and drought tolerance traits for deployment into national and international cereal and fibre breeding programs, to foster and build on existing research connections with Australia’s cotton breeding group at CSIRO and ACRI, and to develop and continue existing industry relationships in protected cropping coinciding within the Future Foods Systems CRC.
The incumbent will also identify new research funding opportunities across all funding categories, provide industry outcomes and disseminate research findings to growers using industry magazines and peak bodies, and build collaborative research relationships across disciplines, both within Western, nationally and internationally.
In this role you will also communicate findings at scientific meetings and publish research in high-impact international journals. A tailored career mentoring plan will be developed and will include opportunities to contribute to teaching and supervising master’s and PhD students as well as leadership and engagement.
This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Hawkesbury Campus in Richmond, NSW, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.
About YouThe successful applicant will have a PhD degree in a research field related to plant molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology that is closely aligned to photosynthetic carbon assimilation. Your ability to develop a world-leading translational research program, attract competitive research grants, and collaborate with industry partners is crucial.
Applicants will have knowledge and significant experience in the measurement and analysis of carboxylase kinetics in C3 and C4 plants and applying this to model carbon assimilation. Additionally, your track record of impactful research, excellent communication skills, and innovative teaching abilities are essential for success in this role.