Research Associate (Plant Pathogens)
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Job Summary
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
- Base salary range: Level A $83499 $112371 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The School of Biological Sciences is a large and multidisciplinary team of more than 80 high calibre academic and professional staff delivering world-class education and research programmes to approximately 600 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School is also responsible for the supervision of 120 PhD students reflecting research strengths and expertise in the disciplines of Marine Biology Animal Biology Computational Biology Ecology & Conservation Evolutionary Biology Neuroscience Plant Biology and Science Communication
About the opportunity
- Conduct research on plant pathogen interactions identification and characterisation of candidate disease resistance genes (novel and quantitative) and evolution of disease resistance genes with a focus on crop plants.
- Plan and execute research projects performing molecular experiments analysing data and preparing scientific publications.
- Contribute to the supervision of other research team members involved in the projects and contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate level courses or units
About you
- PhD in plant genomics plant pathogen interactions or plant molecular biology or a relevant combination of experience and education/training.
- Advanced skills in molecular biology including extensive experience in analysing and interpreting genomic and transcriptomic data.
- Demonstrated skills in designing and implementing glasshouse and laboratory-based experiments in Plant Biology and analysis of biological experiments.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in plant genomics and data mining
Position description: P25 779 POSITION DESCRIPTION Research Associate - Position Number 821560 - Level
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Professor Jacqueline Batley at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 27 November 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
