Scientific Officer Cyperaceae Research
Scientific Officer Cyperaceae Research
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Job Description
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- Temporary contract until May 2027
- Parttime hours (4 days/week)
- Based at National Herbarium of NSW located at Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $73522 to $113562 super
The role
In this role youll lead innovative research into the Cyperaceae plant family focused on developing a comprehensive phylogeny of the large genus Lepidosperma (probably the 6th largest genus in Australia). Lepidosperma is particularly diverse in the SW Australian biodiversity hotspot with many locally endemic species. The project will utilise raw genomic skimming data for 450 samples to be mapped to an existing genome for the genus to extract and analyse lowcopy nuclear markers and plastomes for phylogenetic reconstruction. This will inform taxonomic revision of the genus and interpretation of morphological characters.
Lepidosperma exhibits complex genetic processes including ploidy shifts hybridisation between polyploids and seed apomicts offering many opportunities for more indepth analyses of genetic diversification and speciation processes. It also appears to have a relatively low extinction rate based on long generation times and landscape persistence. You will lead all phylogenomic analyses and collaborate on interpretation of results and writing publications (as lead author) while ensuring everything stays on track on time and within budget.
Youll work independently and bring creative thinking to solve research challenges as they arise. Your expertise with molecular genetics phylogenomic analyses fieldwork and plant taxonomy will be key to pushing the projects goals forward and sharing important findings with the scientific community and beyond. This project is based on grant funding from the Australian Biological Resources Study led by Dr Russell Barrett in collaboration with Francis Nge Karen Wilson and Jeremy Bruhl.
Please note: The Mount Annan office is not easily accessible by public transport. You will need to arrange your own transport.
For more information read the full Role Description: Scientific Officer Cyperaceae Research
What you will bring to the role
- Handson experience with plant molecular genetic techniques including DNA sequencing genotyping and analysing complex genetic and evolutionary data.
- Highlevel skills in analysing genomic datasets including genome skimming and working against reference genomes.
- Excellent record management skills and experience using a range of software tools to manage and analyse genetic data.
- Field experience collecting plant material for biodiversity research with a strong understanding of fieldwork best practices.
- A proven ability to prepare scientific publications and deliver research findings to both specialist and general audiences.
- A postgraduate research background with a strong passion for understanding plant relationships and independently advancing scientific knowledge.
What is an essential requirement:
- Tertiary qualification in Biological Science.
About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust is Australias oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural heritage and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute we encompass worldleading botanic gardens and Sydneys leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international national and regional visitors making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.
Learn more about the innovative plant research and global collaborations led by our team Plant discovery and evolution Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Join us
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 11.55pm on Wednesday 21st May 2025.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Russell Barrett on (61)or .
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02)HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment Job Title and Reference Number.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
