"Research Associate in Phage Gene Regulation"

Position Details

Fixed Term for 5-years | Full Time

Academic Level A | $86,423 - $104,734 p.a.

Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country / Australia

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About the Role

The Flinders Accelerator for Microbiome Exploration (FAME) is seeking a Research Associate in Phage Gene Regulation with expertise in molecular microbiology and protein biochemistry. This position will design and implement cutting-edge assays to explore how bacteriophages regulate their life cycle and respond to environmental signals, combining wet-lab and computational biology approaches.

The Research Associate will:

• Conduct molecular biology and protein-DNA interaction experiments (e.g., EMSA, protein purification, functional screens).
• Integrate laboratory findings with bioinformatics analyses such as motif discovery and comparative genomics.
• Collaborate with Chief Investigator, students, and partners to deliver impactful research outcomes.

About You

You are a motivated early career or emerging researcher with a strong foundation in microbiology, molecular biology, or synthetic biology. You bring sound technical skills and a passion for advancing phage biology research.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:

• Completion of, or significant progress towards, a PhD in Microbiology or a related discipline.
• Experience in molecular cloning, protein-DNA interaction assays, or sequence analysis (phage biology highly desirable).
• A track record of research outputs, including publications and/or conference presentations.

About the Flinders Accelerator for Microbiome Exploration (FAME)

The Flinders Accelerator for Microbiome Exploration (FAME) is an exciting new research group at Flinders University, bringing together world-leading experts to push the boundaries of microbiome and metagenomics research. FAME works across disciplines to explore how microbial communities shape our world, offering hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and data analysis—an ideal environment for early-career researchers eager to make an impact.

How to Apply and Information

As well as a CV, you are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

For more information regarding this position, contact Professor Robert Edwards.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Friday, 26 September 2025.