• Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation | Centre for Animal Science

• Full-time fixed-term through to end of May 2028

• Base salary will be in the range $83,698.91 - $111,431.10+ 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

Join a collaborative and impact-driven research environment in QAAFI as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Genetics and AI/ML. In this role, you will advance innovative research that apply AI/ML to develop methods and tools to improve crop performance and resilience, contributing to solutions for global food security. Working alongside leading researchers, you will develop your research profile through high-quality publications, collaborative projects, and competitive funding opportunities, while also mentoring emerging researchers and engaging with industry and research partners. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while delivering research that makes a meaningful real-world impact.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Research: Work with colleagues to develop collaborative research projects, apply best-practice methodologies, and contribute to the translation of research outcomes to industry and end users.

• Supervision and Researcher Development: Support the supervision and development of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students, providing guidance and contributing to researcher development.

• Citizenship and Service: Contribute to the academic community through internal service, collaboration with industry and external partners, and participation in activities that support the School and University.

This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You 

• Completion or near completion of a PhD in a relevant field e.g. Quantitative Genetics, Crop Genomics, Plant Breeding.

• An emerging profile in research in the field of AI/ML, quantitative genetics, or plant breeding.

• Knowledge on computer programming and web development tools

• Evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and presenting at conferences.

• Some experience in meaningful internal service roles and contributions towards external activities

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications check. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Eric Dinglasan (e.dinglasan@uq.edu.au).

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the ‘About You’ section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 24 March at 11.00pm AEST (R-61402). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 31 March.