We are looking for a highly motivated PhD or Honours graduate with skills in molecular biology and microbiology to work on an exciting new multidisciplinary joint 5 year project with an industry partner. The work will involve development and testing of genetically and metabolically engineered strains of a proprietary yeast to produce high-value green energy and green chemical compounds. Research will be based at the University of Newcastle, and also involve translating research outcomes at the soon to be completed Hunter Pilot Biorefinery site in the Hunter Valley.
Funding for the position is available for an initial period of one year, continuing up to a maximum of 4.5 years depending on the date of commencement and performance. Pay will be commensurate with qualifications starting at UoN HEW level 5 step 1 for recent honours graduates or Academic level A step 6 for PhD graduates.
For more information please contact:
A/Prof Ian Grainge: Ian.Grainge@newcastle.edu.au
Or
Prof Peter Lewis: peter.lewis@ethtec.com.au
Essential Criteria
- Honours degree or PhD in Biological Science
- Molecular Biology skills
- Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Self-motivation
- Problem solver
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills
- Outcome focused
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal)
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Desirable criteria
- Microbiology skills
- Experience with fermenter systems
- Yeast molecular biology experience
- Familiarity with sequencing/transcriptome data sets
- Basic understanding of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering
Applications:
Please address the Essential and Desirable criteria in your application that should be accompanied by a cover letter, referees contact details, and CV/Resumé. There is no closing date for applications, but we intend to have the successful applicant in place by the start of 2023, but preferably earlier. Applications should be sent to peter.lewis@ethtec.com.au and be marked “Microbiology Position”.
