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Ian Godwin

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Crop Gene Editing The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment with base salary in the range $85,372 - $113,659 plus 17% superannuation.

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Biology
Plant Breeding
Genome Editing
Phenotypic Analysis
Field Experimentation

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About this position

This postdoctoral fellowship sits within the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at The University of Queensland and focuses on the Better Sorghums project, part of the UQ- GRDC Sorghum Strategic Alliance. The role is based at UQ’s St Lucia campus and is embedded in a collaborative research program involving UQ, the University of Sydney Poultry Research Foundation, and commercial seed companies.

The successful researcher will use biotechnology and CRISPR gene editing to develop new grain hybrid sorghums with the potential to improve crop yield, protein content, and protein digestibility. The project combines laboratory, glasshouse, and field experimentation with an applied breeding and industry-facing research agenda, giving the fellow a direct role in advancing sorghum improvement and translating outcomes toward commercial use.

The position is research-focused and expects the fellow to contribute to high-quality outputs, collaborative projects, funding activities, and the translation and commercialisation of research outcomes. It also includes opportunities to contribute to the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, while working in a team that links academic researchers, plant breeders, commercial seed companies, government, professional bodies, and other end users.

The broader setting is a strong research environment within UQ, with access to interdisciplinary collaborations, world-class facilities, grant writing support, and professional development. The role offers a chance to build an emerging research profile while contributing to crop research with clear industry relevance.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment with base salary in the range $85,372 - $113,659 plus 17% superannuation.

What's required

Completion or near completion of a PhD in crop biotechnology, plant gene editing or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience in plant gene editing, particularly in cereal crops, with evidence of quality research outputs including publications in reputable refereed journals and presentations at conferences. Experience in developing and conducting phenotypic analysis of gene-edited cereal crops in glasshouse and field environments is required. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and contribute to joint research projects and funding activities is expected. Experience collaborating with plant breeders in public and/or private sector environments would be highly regarded. Capacity to contribute positively to academic citizenship, research supervision, industry engagement and collaborative team activities is also required. Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer sponsored work rights are not available.

How to apply

Apply through the UQ Workday jobs portal using the application link provided. Upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section. Do not apply by email.

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Plant Breeding

Environmental Science

Biology

Biotechnology

Phenotypic Analysis