Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Molecular monitoring - Seafood Traceability) Job at University of Tasmania (Hobart)

Job Description

Support the development and implementation of molecular monitoring tools for fisheries compliance, traceability and conservation outcomes within the Forensic Fisheries Lab. Lead a species-focused workstream within a major applied research program, developing validated reference genomic resources for commercially important fisheries species and translating these into field-deployable species identification protocols using qPCR and long-read sequencing technologies. Support method validation and standardisation across diverse fishing and monitoring contexts and contribute to pilot implementation in collaboration with external partners. Contribute to best-practice guidance for the use of DNA evidence in fisheries monitoring and enforcement settings. The role operates with a high level of independence, provides scientific leadership, supports student supervision, and offers scope to contribute to new project development and funding opportunities, delivering measurable impact for Tasmania and beyond.

Job Responsibility

Deliver high-quality research outcomes in fisheries genomics and molecular monitoring, including preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and presentation of findings to relevant audiences
Develop and validate molecular tools and workflows that support seafood traceability and species identification, including optimisation of laboratory and field-deployable protocols
Generate, manage and analyse genetic/genomic datasets using appropriate bioinformatics, statistical and data handling approaches to support reliable interpretation and reporting of results
Establish and curate genomic reference resources to support forensic species identification outcomes for commercially important fisheries species
Support research training and capacity-building within the team, including contribution to supervision of HDR students and provision of mentorship or technical support in laboratory and analytical methods

Requirements

A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as genetics, genomics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, fisheries science, or a related discipline
A strong record of high-quality research outputs, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations relevant to molecular monitoring, fisheries genomics and/or seafood traceability
Demonstrated experience in molecular genetics, including assay development/validation, sequencing workflows (including long-read sequencing technologies), and generation and analysis of sequencing datasets (including metabarcoding), applying appropriate bioinformatics, statistical and data management approaches for reporting and publication
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively, contribute positively to team culture, and build respectful, constructive relationships with colleagues, students and project partners
Experience contributing to research training environments, including supporting HDR students and/or mentoring in laboratory and analytical methods

What we offer

Modest Relocation allowance considered for the right person
17% superannuation

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