Agriculture Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 months. The work location for this position is Horsham with hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements. Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 08 May 2025.
Postdoc position in plant virus detection and characterization (HTS, bioinformatics & bioassays) at Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech – Belgium
The research will focus on improving the detection and characterization of plant viruses using Nanopore high-throughput sequencing technology (MinION and Flongle) and greenhouse trials of virus inoculation based on predictions made from artificial intelligence models developed in the laboratory. Beyond the scientific aspect, the postdoc will also develop skills in supervising young scientists (Master’s and PhD students) and in project management.
Everyone working in plant biosecurity diagnostics in Australian or New Zealand is encouraged to join NPBDN. Relevant disciplines include bacteriologists, botanists, entomologists, general plant pathologists, molecular biologists, mycologists, nematologists, phytoplasmologists, virologists and weed scientists.
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