Advance microalgal genetic engineering at UNSW in Australia, applying molecular biology and transformation expertise to climate resilience research.
This full time, fixed-term Postdoctoral Fellow role sits within the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science. Funded by Revive and Restore’s Golden Genome Project, the research investigates climate resilience loci in microalgae and applies CRISPR-mediated gene editing to Ecklonia radiata. You will conduct independent and collaborative academic research, develop research activities, and support scholarly outputs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead construction of insertional deletion libraries in microalgal species
- Assist development of Ecklonia radiata transformation protocols
- Maintain and cryopreserve microalgal strains where appropriate
- Disseminate findings through conferences, workshops, and research outlets
- Assist supervision of research students when required
Requirements:
- PhD in a related discipline or relevant work experience
- Experience with microalgal culture and transformation
- Expertise in molecular biology and independent academic research
- Publication and conference presentation track record
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively
Apply your molecular biology, microalgal culture, and transformation expertise to climate resilience research at UNSW.