Postdoctoral Fellow Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow

The Postdoctoral Fellow is research focused only. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be required to conduct independent yeast genomics research for non-alcoholic beer brewing; publish in refereed journals and present at conferences. They will collaborate with senior staff on external funding applications and research proposals, supervise undergraduate, honours, and graduate students, and assist with research student supervision. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to School operations and maintain high academic standards, ensure workplace health and safety compliance and demonstrate commitment to equal opportunity principles and perform other duties consistent with position classification and comply with ANU policies.

We're looking for a motivated researcher with a PhD (or near completion) in fungal genomics or a related field, proven research output, and strong computational skills (Linux, Python, R, HPC). You'll bring experience handling large genomic datasets, developing analysis workflows, and contributing to funding bids. Strong teamwork, supervision, and communication skills, along with a commitment to equity and inclusion, are essential.

The Research School of Biology is a leading centre of biological research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world's most pressing food security issues, including plant microbe interaction and fungal genomics.

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.