Oula Ghannoum
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Postdoc in Plant Photosynthesis and Phenotyping; PhD Scholarships in Protected Horticulture and Crop Modelling Western Sydney University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The postdoctoral role is a full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years with salary at Academic Level A of AUD 97,153–117,376 per annum plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. Employer visa sponsorship will be provided if required. Two domestic PhD scholarships are advertised, but funding details are not specified in the provided text.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
Western Sydney University
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Western Sydney University’s ARC Training Centre for Smart and Sustainable Horticulture is advertising openings for one postdoctoral research fellow and two domestic PhD scholarships in plant and crop science.
Postdoc opportunity: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plant Photosynthesis and Phenotyping (REF1453Y). The role is based at the Hawkesbury Campus / Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment and focuses on applying plant physiology and phenotyping tools to improve yield and resilience in protected horticulture systems. The successful candidate will work on photosynthesis, plant phenotyping, crop biochemistry, and trait selection for elite germplasm, with outputs aimed at both academic publication and industry translation.
Research themes for the PhD scholarships: Optimising Crop Photosynthesis in Protected Systems and Biomass Allocation and Yield Modelling in Protected Crops. These projects sit within protected cropping, sustainable horticulture, crop physiology, and yield modelling.
Eligibility highlights for the postdoc: PhD in plant biology or equivalent experience; expertise in photosynthesis, phenotyping, and horticultural crop biochemistry; hands-on experience with gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, hyperspectral reflectance, plant phenotyping platforms, enzymes, metabolites, and gene expression; strong communication and organisational skills; ability to work with industry partners and mentor students.
Funding: The postdoc is a 3-year full-time fixed-term appointment at Academic Level A with salary AUD 97,153–117,376 per annum plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. Visa sponsorship is available if required. The post does not specify the scholarship value for the PhD projects in the provided text.
Application: Apply via Western Sydney University’s online recruitment system for the postdoc and include reference REF1453Y. The closing date is 19 August 2026 at 11:59 pm. For the PhD scholarships, use the linked project scholarship pages and follow the instructions there. Enquiries can be directed to Professor Oula Ghannoum at [email protected].
Funding details
The postdoctoral role is a full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years with salary at Academic Level A of AUD 97,153–117,376 per annum plus 17% superannuation and leave loading. Employer visa sponsorship will be provided if required. Two domestic PhD scholarships are advertised, but funding details are not specified in the provided text.
What's required
For the postdoc, applicants should hold a PhD in plant biology or equivalent experience, with expertise in photosynthesis, phenotyping, and horticultural crop biochemistry. Required experience includes measuring and analysing photosynthesis using gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, and hyperspectral reflectance, using plant phenotyping platforms to assess growth and yield, and analysing enzymes, metabolites, and gene expression. Strong communication, organisation, and the ability to engage with industry partners and mentor research students are preferred. The post mentions two domestic PhD scholarships but does not provide detailed eligibility criteria in the excerpt.
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