Junior Research Fellow / Research Fellow in Quantitative Genetics

University of New England • Armidale, New South Wales • Posted July 09, 2026

About the Role

Junior Research Fellow or Research Fellow in Quantitative Genetics

School of Environmental and Rural Science

  • 3-year fixed term, full-time  
  • $81,153 to $110,969 (Level A - Junior Research Fellow)
  • $116,737 to $138,353 (Level B - Research Fellow);
  • Plus 17% employer superannuation
  • Salary packaging options are available
  • Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Research Fellow or Research Fellow to join our group focused on quantitative genetics and breeding program design. This role will contribute to a GRDC-funded project that will investigate the development of heterotic pools for breeding hybrid canola, in collaboration with diverse research and industry partners. The successful applicant will develop and apply simulation approaches to compare alternative breeding strateg...