UNSW Sydney 
Sydney, Australia Angebotszusammenfassung
UNSW Sydney seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biotechnology for a two-year fixed-term role based in Sydney. Funded by Revive and Restore under the Golden Genome Project, this position focuses on CRISPR-mediated gene editing of microalgae to enhance climate resilience in marine environments. The successful candidate will lead the construction of insertional deletion libraries, assist in developing transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata, and maintain microalgal cultures. Responsibilities include conducting independent research, supervising students, disseminating findings, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Applicants must hold a PhD in a related discipline or possess equivalent experience, alongside expertise in molecular biology and microalgal culture. The role offers a salary between $118K and $126K plus superannuation and leave loading. Applications close on November 5th, 2026.
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Projektbeschreibung
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Science (BABS) teaches undergraduates, mentors postgraduate research students and conducts research in the disciplines of biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, environmental microbiology, medical microbiology and immunology.
The role is funded by Revive and Restore as a part of the Golden Genome Project ‘Algal Genetic Engineering for Climate Resilience’ https://reviverestore.org/genetic-engineering-for-climate-resilience/. The project aims to leverage deletion library generation approaches to identify climate resilience determining loci in microalgae with small genomes and apply novel CRISPR mediate gene editing to Ecklonia radiata to improve climate resilience in the marine environment.
About the role
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
About the successful applicant
(Selection Criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed within the position description in your application.
Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.
Contact:
Hugh Goold
E:h.goold@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: November 5th, 2026
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