Ian Godwin

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.