Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant–Microbe Interactions, Soil Health and Metabolomics at The University of Western Australia The University of Western Australia in Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA), School of Agriculture and Environment, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in plant–microbe interactions, soil health, microbiome science, metabolomics, RNAi, and sustainable agriculture.

This is a full-time, fixed-term research position for 3.5 years based in Crawley, Western Australia. The role sits within a research-intensive environment and offers the chance to contribute to world-class work on soil microbial ecology, crop resilience, plant disease management, and agricultural sustainability.

The advertised salary is AUD 83,499–112,371 per year plus 17% superannuation. The post is open to current UWA staff as well as applicants within and outside Australia.

Applicants should have a PhD or near completion in soil science, plant science, microbial ecology, or a related field. Strong publication records are expected, and experience in microbiome research, metabolomics, and/or RNAi in soil or plant systems is highly desirable. Collaborative research experience and strong communication skills are also emphasized.

To apply, submit an online application through the UWA jobs portal and address the selection criteria in a separate document. The closing date is 19 July 2026 at 11:55 PM AWST.

For further information, contact Prof. Brajesh Singh at [email protected].