School of Biological Sciences

• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for until June 2028.
• Base salary range: Level B, $113,934 – $134,824 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The School of Biological Sciences is a large, multidisciplinary School with research and teaching focused on understanding and conserving life on Earth. Understanding and communicating the vulnerabilities, adaptability and resilience of plants and animals on land and in our rivers and oceans helps to better value and protect the biodiversity around us

About the opportunity

You will work on a project funded by ARC and becomes a part of the ARC Training Centre for Smart & Sustainable Horticulture led by Western Sydney University.

About you

• PhD in plant physiology
• Demonstrable knowledge and track record of excellence in using electrophysiological and imaging techniques in stress biology research
• Strong publication track record in leading international journals
• Demonstrated evidence of setting up, calibrating and maintaining complex electrophysiological equipment (specifically, MIFE and patch-clamp techniques)

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION - [Research Fellow (Plant Physiology)] - Level [B].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Professor Sergey Shabala at sergey.shabala@uwa.edu.au

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 Friday, 6 June 2025

This position is only open to Current UWA staff

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