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[OPPORTUNITY] Postdoctoral Fellow in Algal Genetic Engineering for Climate Resilience – UNSW Sydney
Applications close: 5 November 2026
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to join an exciting research project exploring how genetic engineering can enhance the climate resilience of marine algae. Based at the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), the position is funded by Revive & Restore as part of the Golden Genome Project, Algal Genetic Engineering for Climate Resilience.
About the research project
Climate change is placing increasing pressure on marine ecosystems. This project aims to develop innovative genetic tools to better understand and improve the resilience of marine algae to changing environmental conditions.
The successful candidate will contribute to research combining molecular biology, microalgal genetics and CRISPR-based gene editing, including:
Developing insertional deletion libraries in microalgal species to identify genes involved in climate resilience.
Developing genetic transformation protocols for Ecklonia radiata, an ecologically important Australian kelp species.
Maintaining and culturing microalgal strains and contributing to collaborative research outputs.
Find out more about the Algal Genetic Engineering for Climate Resilience project.
Who should apply?
UNSW is seeking a motivated researcher with a PhD in a relevant discipline and/or relevant research experience, particularly in:
Microalgal culture and genetic transformation.
Molecular biology and genetic engineering.
Independent research, scientific publications and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Position details
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years
Salary: AUD $118,000–$126,000 per year, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
Application deadline: 5 November 2026
How to apply
Applicants should address the selection criteria outlined in the official position description and submit their application online.
Contact: Dr Hugh Goold – h.goold@unsw.edu.au
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