Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Systematics of Schoenus) (Fixed-term)

The School of Environmental and Rural Science is a leader in research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Sciences and Systematics. UNE is home to the world-class N.C.W. Beadle Herbarium (NE). The School is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the discipline of Botany to undertake plant systematics research on Schoenus (Cyperaceae). The project is co-funded by the Australian Biological Resources Study, the Botanic Gardens Trust Sydney and UNE and is based on collaboration of researchers at the Botanic Gardens Trust Sydney, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and UNE. The person must be appropriately qualified with relevant experience to undertake research and be involved in research training of students.

Applicants must hold a PhD in systematic botany; have excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; be willing to undertake field, laboratory and herbarium work; be prepared to co-supervise research students; be committed to the timely achievement of the project goals; and hold a current driver’s licence. Experience across molecular systematics, SEM, anatomy, morphology, taxonomic databasing and a track record in publication of scientific papers are highly desirable.

This is fixed-term position available for 12 months from the date of appointment, with the possibility of further appointment subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

While one full-time position is available, it could be filled by two, part-time appointments if such applicants bring the necessary combination of skills and abilities. Applicants should indicate their preference for full-time or part-time work.

This position would ideally suit someone who wishes to develop their career while also having the desire for a life-style change in beautiful Armidale, New England. Armidale is surrounded by world heritage national parks, is only 2 hours from the mid north coast and is a unique country town that offers all the facilities of a city. Recognised as a centre for culture, Armidale is well served for art, music, theatre and education. (http://www.armidaletourism.com.au)

Informal enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor Jeremy Bruhl, e-mail: jbruhl@une.edu.au For further information about the School visit: www.une.edu.au/ers

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date

Position Statement and Selection Criteria

Position Classification Standard - Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A)

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