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Postdoctoral Fellow in Wheat Blast, Plant Pathology, and Pre-breeding at Australian National University Australian National University in Australia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full-time continuing (contingent funded) postdoctoral position at Academic Level A. Salary package is $91,546 - $114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation. The project funding is expected to continue until June 2031.
Deadline
Sep 2, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Australian National University

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Postdoctoral Fellow at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia.
This is a postdoctoral opening in wheat blast research, with a strong focus on plant pathology, plant breeding, genetics, molecular analysis, and pre-breeding. The project combines field and glasshouse phenotyping with genetic and marker development work in a highly collaborative Australia–Brazil program.
The role is based primarily at the NSW DPIRD Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, with annual placements at the Universidade Federal de Viçosa in Brazil. It is designed as a development-focused position that offers structured training, international exposure, and ownership of key research outputs.
Funding and terms: Full-time, continuing (contingent funded) Academic Level A role. Salary package: $91,546–$114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Project funding is expected to continue until June 2031.
Eligibility highlights: Applicants should have a strong foundation in plant pathology, plant breeding, or genetics, and be motivated to build a career in field crop disease research and pre-breeding. Strong communication, adaptability, collaborative skills, and willingness to travel for extended annual placements in Brazil are important.
How to apply: Submit a statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV including at least three referees. Apply via the ANU jobs portal before the closing date.
Deadline: 2026-09-02 at 23:55 AEST.
Funding details
Full-time continuing (contingent funded) postdoctoral position at Academic Level A. Salary package is $91,546 - $114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation. The project funding is expected to continue until June 2031.
What's required
A motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong foundation in plant pathology, plant breeding, or genetics. The role prefers candidates interested in field crop disease research and pre-breeding, with hands-on experience or willingness to develop skills in field and glasshouse phenotyping, genetic analysis, and marker development. Strong communication skills, adaptability, collaborative working, and enthusiasm for travel and extended annual placements in Brazil are emphasized.
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